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Fort Smith National Historic Site
July 6, 1888 Execution
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Gus Bogles was executed by the federal court on July 6, 1888.  He had been found guilty by a jury of murdering J.D. Morgan.  On June 27, 1887, conducters removed Gus Bogles, J.D. Morgan, and three other men from a train near McAlester because they had not paid their fares. The next day Morgan's body was found, robbed and beaten to death. Officers arrested Bogles in Texas where he confessed to the crime. Although he recanted the confession during the trial, the jury still found him guilty.

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Children and families helping to raise the garrison flag on Flag Day 2006

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The garrison flag flown on the old military parade ground of Fort Smith National Historic Site bears 37 stars and is 20 x 30'. On special occasions visitors assist in raising the huge flag.
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