National Register of Historic Places

Oak Cemetery

Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
Listed
June 1, 1995
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
95000665

About this property

Oak Cemetery is a historic cemetery at Greenwood and Dodson Avenues in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Established in 1853, it is the city's oldest and largest cemetery, and the burial site of many of its most prominent citizens. The cemetery covers 35 acres (14 ha) and is estimated to have more than 11,000 burials. Noted burials include Fort Smith founder John Rogers. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. National Register of Historic Places listings in Sebastian County, Arkansas

Location

Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
35.36983, -94.40173

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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1863Civil War
1.1 mi
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When was Oak Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Oak Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Oak Cemetery?

Oak Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oak Cemetery?

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