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Fort Smith National Historic Sitesoldiers from 13 Kansas in formation on Garrison Ave.
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
The visitor center is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1.

The park grounds, including the paved river trail, remains accessible to visitors even when the visitor center is closed.

 
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Fort Smith National Historic Site Visitor Center.
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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Last Updated: July 14, 2009 at 13:56 EST