W.H.H. Clayton House, Victorian house museum in Belle Grove Historic District, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The W.H.H. Clayton House features original walnut staircases, cypress double front doors, and cast-iron coal-burning fireplaces throughout its two-and-a-half-story wooden structure.
Built in 1852 as Sutton Mansion, the house served as a Union Army hospital during the Civil War before W.H.H. Clayton purchased and remodeled it in 1882.
The museum displays period antique furniture, including original Clayton family pieces and a Victorian collection donated by Agnes Oglesby upon its 1977 opening.
Located at 514 North 6th Street in Fort Smith, the Clayton House Museum offers guided tours that showcase the architectural details and historical elements of the 1880s.
The residence belonged to W.H.H. Clayton, who served as chief prosecutor under Judge Isaac Parker while managing the largest federal jurisdiction in the United States.
Location: Fort Smith
Inception: 1882
Address: 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Website: http://claytonhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 35.39170,-94.42080
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:20
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