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   Feb 12, 2021 · On This Page. A visit to Fort Smith National Historic Site begins at the Visitor Center, located in the former barracks/ courthouse/ jail buildings. Plan on spending at least 45 minutes touring the exhibits. On the grounds you can see the site of the first fort, walk the trail along the Arkansas River, explore the Commissary building, and ...

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   How to visit Fort Smith National Historic Site?

   • A visit to Fort Smith National Historic Site begins at the Visitor Center, located in the former barracks/ courthouse/ jail buildings. Plan on spending at least 45 minutes touring the exhibits. On the grounds you can see the site of the first fort, walk the trail along the Arkansas River, explore the Commissary building, and reconstructed gallows.

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   What is in Fort Smith National Park?

   • The park includes: Belle Point (Site of First Fort Smith): Established in 1817 at an area overlooking the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers that had been named Belle Point, French for "beautiful place," by 18th-century French fur trappers.

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   Where was the first Fort Smith Foundation located?

   • The exact location of the First Fort Smith foundation was unknown until the 1959 test excavation by Clyde Dollar, an archeologist employed by the Department of Defense. The site was excavated in 1963 by the National Park Service for preservation and for viewing by park visitors.

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   What to see at Fort Smith National Park?

   • Visitors will enjoy a scenic view of the two rivers and are able to walk the foundation remains of the first Fort Smith (1817-1824). Trail of Tears Overlook: Walk along the mighty Arkansas River and enjoy exhibit panels that tell the story of the five civilized tribes that were forcibly removed to Indian Territory.

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   Quick Facts. Location: Arkansas, Oklahoma. Significance: two military forts. Designation: National Historic Site. Shaped by diverse people and groups—American Indians, soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen— Fort Smith National Historic Site evokes 80 years of turbulent history on the western frontier.

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   At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where Mexican War & Civil War soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served to some of the most vile outlaws of The Wild West. The park includes:

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   Jun 17, 2022 · Photo Gallery. Photo albums featuring both historical and more modern images of Fort Smith National Historic Site. Last updated: June 17, 2022.

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   There are many individuals who made history at Fort Smith, and their actions and attitudes can serve both as inspiration and lessons learned. The Fort Smith National Historic Site includes the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas.

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   Sep 11, 2020 · Explore life on the edge of Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, dangerous outlaws, and the brave lawmen who pursued them. Last updated: February 1, 2024. Contact Info. Mailing Address: 301 Parker Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901. Phone: 479 783-3961. Tools.

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   Sep 5, 2021 · Located on the grounds are the foundation of the first Fort Smith (1817-1824), the Commissary building (circa 1838) and a reconstruction of the gallows used by the federal court. The trail along the Arkansas River includes wayside exhibits on various parts of the history of Fort Smith.