• Rifle Regiment arriving at Belle Point, 1817. Artwork by Michael Haynes

    Fort Smith

    National Historic Site AR,OK

Judge Parker's Gavel

Judge Parker's Gavel
Judge Parker's Gavel
FOSM Photograph
 

Gavel used by Judge Parker
c. 1875-96

Description: Wooden gavel used by Isaac C. Parker during his tenure as federal judge for the Western District of Arkansas.

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Did You Know?

reproduction of keelboat on Arkansas River with first fort soldier reenactors

Fort Smith was established on Christmas Day, 1817.  Approximately 70 Rifle Regiment soldiers arrived by keelboat after a long journey on the Arkansas River.