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Encompassing over 22 acres, the Fort Smith National Cemetery was originally a frontier fort that was established in 1817. Visitors will come across several monument, tombs, and graves which they should take the time to explore. One of the more noteworthy aspects include a marble memorial dedicated to the Unknown Confederate Dead and Brigadier General James M. McIntosh and Alexander E. Steen. Some others are a granite memorial erected in honor of Vietnam Veterans, and interments to professional golfer and World War II veteran Jack Fleck, Civil War Confederate Richard C. Gatlin, and United States Air Force veteran Hal Smith.
522 S 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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