Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for June 9, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1839 — Caroline lynched in Washington County. Caroline, an enslaved Black woman, was hanged at Cane Hill after a sham “trial” with no lawful court proceeding.
1904 — Mart Vowell executed at Paragould. Former Rector city marshal Mart Vowell was hanged for murder after Gov. Jeff Davis refused clemency. About 2,000 people reportedly came to Paragould for the execution…