Belle Point

Belle Point (HM1H60)

Location: Fort Smith, AR 72901 Sebastian County
Country: United States of America
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N 35° 23.293', W 94° 25.875'

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In 1817, the first Fort Smith was built at Belle Point at the junction of the Poteau and Arkansas Rivers by Major William Bradford, for the mutual protection of the pioneers and Indians. He was in command until 1822. It was named in honor of Brigadier General Thomas A. Smith. Erected as a public service by the Noon Civics Club, 1939.
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HM NumberHM1H60
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Year Placed1939
Placed ByNoon Civics Club
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Date Added Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 10:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 370011 N 3917036
Decimal Degrees35.38821667, -94.43125000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 23.293', W 94° 25.875'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 23' 17.58" N, 94° 25' 52.5" W
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Area Code(s)501, 479
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 95 S 3rd St, Fort Smith AR 72901, US
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