Fort Smith National Historic Site
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- HoursOPEN NOW
- New Year's Day:
2024/01/01 Closed Thanksgiving Day:2024/11/28 Closed Christmas Day:2024/12/25 Closed Regular Hours:Mon - Sun - Phones:
Main - 479-783-3961
Fax - 479-783-5307
Book Store - 479-494-0408
- Address:
- 301 Parker Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
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- Categories
- Historical Places, Educational Services, Museums, Parks, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions
- Payment Options
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Fort Smith
- Amenities
- Visitor Center, Barracks/Courthouse/Jail Buildings, Trail of Tears, The Federal Court, The First Fort, Commissary Building, Gallows, Fort Smith Public School, Book Store
General Info
From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of history. 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.