When the first Fort Smith was laid out in 1817, land was set aside for a military cemetery. Granted national status in 1867, the 21-acre U.S. National Cemetery contains almost 10,000 graves -- among them Judge Isaac Parker and "Darby's Rangers" founder William O. Darby. The colorful "
Fort Smith, AR CemeteriesEarliest 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.
Fort Smith, AR CemeteriesHoused in the Vaughn-Schaap House, a Victorian Second Empire structure, the center presents changing exhibits and permanent collections.
Fort Smith, AR ArtsDetails the history of Ozark. ...
Earliest tombstone is that of Captain Gookin, who died in 1842, the same year the city was incorporated. Other personalities ...
The scene of a September 1, 1863 battle between Confederates heading for Waldron and pursing Union cavalry troops is all priv...
Directions: Take Hwy. 23 south out of Booneville, then Hwy. 217 east seven miles to the headquarters building A world-clas...
Alma is the Spinach Capital of the World and commemorated this by painting its water tower to be the "world's biggest can of ...