The stories told at Fort Smith National Historic Site span the years 1817-1896. Soldiers, laundresses, Native Americans, civilians, federal judges and marshals, deputy marshals, jail guards, lawyers, and outlaws all played a role in the history that unfolded here.
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...
Did You Know?
The garrison flag flown on the old military parade ground of Fort Smith National Historic Site bears 37 stars and is 20 x 30'. On special occasions visitors assist in raising the huge flag.