For 50 years, soldiers from the U.S. Army made their home at Fort Smith. After the fort was closed, federal employees began working in the former military barracks. Judge Parker held court there from 1875-1889 and those awaiting their trial were housed in the jail buildings.
Judge Parker c. 1875 biography, speeches, interviews, obituary, and other information on Parker more...
Executions at Fort Smith From 1873 through 1896, eighty-six men were executed on the gallows at Fort Smith. more...
U.S. Deputy Marshals The federal court employed deputy marshals, baliffs, jailers, and other court personnel. more...
Units Stationed At Fort Smith 1817-1871 List of Companies and Detachments at Fort Smith more...
Did You Know?
Fort Smith was established on Christmas Day, 1817. Approximately 70 Rifle Regiment soldiers arrived by keelboat after a long journey on the Arkansas River.