Belle Point - Ft Smith AR
N 35° 23.293 W 094° 25.875
15S E 370011 N 3917036
The historic marker at Belle Point
Waymark Code: WMN7XQ
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2015
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In 1936 the Noon Civics Club erected a historic marker at Belle Point. The maker reads as follows:
"BELLE POINT
In 1817, the first Fort Smith was built at Belle Point at the junction of the Poteau and Arkansas Rivers by Major William Bradford, for mutual protection of the pioneers and the Indians. He was in command until 1822. It was named in honor of Brigadier General Thomas A. Smith.
Erected as a public service by
The Noon Civics Club 1936"
History of Marker:
Erected as a public service by
The Noon Civics Club 1936
Link to Marker: Not listed
Additional Parking: Not Listed
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