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Field file 14 · Military · Arkansas

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, Arkansas Arkansas River Valley Frontier fort and federal court

DocumentedPublicCheck the source1 to 3 hoursChecked July 2026Execution historyIncarceration historyIndigenous history
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Visitor center The pin marks the official visitor center for a larger site.Coordinates 35.3880, -94.4300Region Arkansas River ValleyState Arkansas

Record

Why it matters

A former frontier fort, federal courthouse, and jail complex tied to the expansion of federal law into Indian Territory.

Field note

The visitor center occupies the old courthouse and jail. The reconstructed gallows are interpretation, not spectacle.

Evidence line

This file is marked Documented because the place and its history are supported by the linked authoritative source. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Access

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Access warning

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Access status
Public. Open to the public during posted hours without a ticket. Recorded as: National historic site.
Reservation
No reservation requirement recorded. Confirm with the official source.
Seasonality
No seasonal limit recorded. Hours still change; check before traveling.

Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

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What to plan for

Time
1 to 3 hours
Cost
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Terrain
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Mobility
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Parking
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Weather
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