Cemeteries
Oak Cemetery
Earliest tombstone is that of Captain Gookin, who died in 1842, the same year the city was incorporated. Other personalities buried here include Arkansas Governor William Fishback (1833-1895); Captain John Rogers, founder of the city; and Arthur Erback, husband of Pearl Starr.
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Events in Fort Smith
Jun
12–13
Annual Riverfront Blues Festival
Jun
16–18
Annual Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza
Jun
19–20
Annual Massard Prairie Civil War Battle Anniversary
Jul
4
Mayor’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Jul
25
The Great AirFair
Jul–Aug
30–1
Annual Bargains Galore on 64
Aug
1–2
Annual Slamily Reunion Car Show & Tattoo Expo
Aug
29
Annual Rock the River for Hannah House