Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith National Historic Site
P.O. Box 1406 Fort Smith AR 72902 Visitor Information 479-783-3961 Bookstore 479-494-0408 Fort Smith National Historic Site web page. Map of Fort Smith National Historic Site.	Here, you'll find: Educational Programs, Wildlife Viewing, Fun!
Fort Smith National Historic Site embraces the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorating a significant phase of America's westward expansion, it stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history of Federal Indian Policy. The main entrance to the Visitor Center is located on the south end of the Barracks/Courthouse/Jail building. Exhibits in the visitor center focus on Fort Smith?s military history from 1817 ? 1871, Judge Isaac C. Parker and the federal court?s impact on Indian Territory, U.S. Deputy Marshals and outlaws, Federal Indian policy, and Indian Removal including the Trail of Tears.
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