September 19, 1858

The first stagecoach to deliver transcontinental mail service, the Butterfield Overland Express, entered Fort Smith (Sebastian County) over old Washington Street, which today is 2nd Street, and was greeted with music, cheering, and cannon fire, which continued until the coach left for California.

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