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Fort Smith National Historic Site detail of Fort Smith Federated Welfare Association painted on former courthouse building
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
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The park has a Junior Ranger program for children ages 5-12.  Ask at the front desk for a Junior Ranger activity booklet.  Complete four activities and receive a Fort Smith National Historic Site Junior Ranger badge.  There is no charge for the program.

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foundation remains of first fort overlooking Arkansas River

Did You Know?
The U.S. Army selected a spot overlooking the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers for the site of a fort. Soldiers from the Rifle Regiment arrived in 1817 and named the site Fort Smith after their commanding officer, Thomas A. Smith.
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