April 23, 1861

Fort Smith (Sebastian County) came under control of the Confederate army. Until September 1, 1863, many Confederate soldiers, including 475 unknown, were buried in the post cemetery. The cemetery was designated a national facility in 1867, and the Fort Smith National Cemetery is considered the oldest of the state’s original national cemeteries.

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