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Fort Smith National Historic SiteHarper's Weekly illustration of steamboat along the Arkansas River with officers' quarters and town of Fort Smith in distance. (c. 1850s)
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
September 2006 Artifact
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Collection of FOSM
Stereocard showing old fort walls in foreground with quartermaster and courthouse buildings.

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2006 
 ARTIFACT OF THE MONTH

Stereocard of Fort Smith Courthouse and grounds
c. 1870-80s
Photograph
Fentress Collection
FOSM - 130 CAT 2746

Description: Winter scene of east-side of courthouse building. Quartermaster Storehouse on left. Wall tents on outside of north wall.

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Children and families helping to raise the garrison flag on Flag Day 2006  

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.

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Last Updated: November 22, 2006 at 16:24 EST