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Fort Smith National Cemetery
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Fort Smith National Cemetery
COUNTRY
America
ADDRESS
522 S 6th Street Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
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About Fort Smith National Cemetery
It is the historic cemetery located in the second largest city named Fort Smith of the Arkansas state in the US. It was established in 1867 and spread up to an area of 21.7 acres. There are approximately 13,000 interments in the cemetery as of 2005. The official hours of the cemetery are from 8 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday through Friday. It is open for visitation from dawn to dusk every day.
How To Reach Fort Smith National Cemetery
The historical burial site is situated at Garland Avenue and 6th Street. The nearest airport to the cemetery is Fort Smith airport. The primary entrance of the burial site is found on its northeast corner. There is a double wrought-iron gate.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Fort Smith National Cemetery
- It is the final resting place of nearly 1500 confederate unknown soldiers who died during the civil war in America. A marble monument was erected in the memory of the soldiers.
- In 1998 a granite and bronze memorial erected in the cemetery dedicated to the memory of Vietnam veterans.
- In May 1999, the cemetery was designated as the historic place of the nation and added to the NRHP.
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