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Fort Smith Travel Overview

Fort Smith National Historic Site embraces the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorating a significant phase of America's westward expansion; it stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history of Federal Indian Policy.

The main entrance to the Visitor Center is located on the south end of the Barracks/Courthouse/Jail building. Exhibits in the visitor center focus on Fort Smith’s military history from 1817 – 1871; Judge Isaac C. Parker and the Federal court’s impact on Indian Territory; U.S. Deputy Marshals and outlaws; Federal Indian policy; and Indian Removal including the Trail of Tears.