Fort Smith National Historic Site, National historic park in Fort Smith, United States.
The Fort Smith National Historic Site encompasses former military barracks, a courthouse, and jail facilities along the Arkansas River border.
From 1817 to 1896, Fort Smith functioned as a strategic military outpost and federal courthouse, managing relations between settlers and Native American territories.
The site exhibits detail the complex interactions between federal authorities, Native American tribes, settlers, and lawmen during the American frontier period.
Visitors can access the historic buildings, reconstructed gallows, and interpretive trails from 9 AM to 5 PM through the main entrance on Parker Avenue.
The federal court at Fort Smith, under Judge Isaac Parker, processed 13,490 cases and carried out 86 executions over 21 years.
Location: Fort Smith
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Website: https://nps.gov/fosm
GPS coordinates: 35.38850,-94.43107
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:43
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