# Heck Thomas

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Podcast: [1836 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/1836-podcast-6620789)
Published: 2026-04-24T18:42:34+00:00
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## Resource

This episode of the 1836 Podcast, shares the story of Heck Thomas. Henry Andrew "Heck" Thomas was a legendary Old West lawman and United States Deputy Marshal based out of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is credited with bringing order to the lawless "Indian Territory" and is most famous as one of the "Three Guardsmen," a trio of elite marshals who arrested or killed over 300 outlaws. #Arkansas #History #Podcast #Educational

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