Cemeteries
U.S. National Cemetery
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 “Avenue of Flags” is displayed each year on patriotic holidays. It is the oldest national cemetery in the country.
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Events in Fort Smith
May
2–3
Heritage Days Festival
May
4
Oak Cemetery Tales of the Crypt
May
9
Annual Ron Clifton Memorial BASS TOURNAMENT
May
18–23
Old Fort Days Rodeo
May
25
Old Fort Days Memorial Day and Rodeo Parade
Jun
5–6
Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-Off
Jun
12–13
Annual Riverfront Blues Festival
Jun
16–18
Annual Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza