![]() NPS image from HOSP archives In 1860 he became the sixth governor of Arkansas and led Arkansas out of the Union in 1861. In response to Union victories in northern Arkansas, Rector fled with the state archives to his bathhouse in Hot Springs, which served as the state capitol from May until July 1862 when the danger passed. In October 1862, Rector lost his bid for reelection. In spite of the defeat, he remained active in state politics until his death in 1899. Notable People in the Park's HistoryPeople |
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