Marshal Fishback

In the small town of Cannelton, Indiana, a dispute over civic duty on Election Day in 1900 would culminate in the tragic death of a lawman. City Marshal Joseph Fishback, a 38-year-old man, was a respected figure in his community, having served for nearly two years. On Tuesday, November 6, 1900, an argument erupted when a man became aggressive towards Marshal Fishback's brother, who had chosen not to vote. The angered citizen escalated the confrontation by threatening Fishback's brother before le ...

City Marshal Joseph Fishback, Sr.