Bass Reeves, a legendary African American cowboy, lived a remarkable life as the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. Based in Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territory, he made a name for himself by apprehending over 3,000 felons and defending himself against 14 outlaws.
Hell on the Border
Bass Reeves, a pioneering lawman, makes history in 1875 Arkansas by becoming the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi River.
