Fayetteville to dedicate Nelson Hackett historical marker, replace street signs

Fayetteville to dedicate Nelson Hackett historical marker, replace street signs

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The city of Fayetteville will host a historical marker dedication on June 16 to commemorate Nelson Hackett. Hackett's 1841 escape from slavery in Fayetteville and extradition back from Canada played a critical role in the century-long process of abolition and emancipation in the United States. Fayetteville slave’s escape to freedom, extradition back to Arkansas According to a press release from the city o…