Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith , Arkansas, United States - Phone: 479-783-3961

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    Keeping the Peace in Indian Territory

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    Fort Smith was built in 1817 in order to keep the peace between the constantly fighting Cherokee and Osage Indians. This fort helped to protect the Cherokee as they voluntarily migrated west during the early 1800s. However, in 1838 Fort Smith was a key stop along the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee who were moving westward involuntarily. Fort …