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OverviewFort Smith's story reflects the growth of America. The small frontier fort, established in 1817, served as a link to the emerging West and was occupied by Federal troops until the 1870s. The US District for Western Arkansas and Indian Territory was also centered here, as judge Isaac C. Parker, attorney William H.H. Clayton, marshals Heck Thomas, Bass Reeves, Jacob Yoes, and many others sought to civilize the Wild West. Lawmen, farmers, blue-collar workers, civic leaders, and creative business owners built a hub of culture, health care, transportation, and enterprise. The evolution of Fort Chaffee since the 1940s and the addition of the Arkansas Air National Guard in the 1950s also shaped the economy and patriotism of the area. The progression in education and commerce over time reveals further success. Fort Smith's development is tied to natural resources, a drive toward the future, and its celebration of the past. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kevin L. JonesPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Dimensions: Width: 16.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781467110815ISBN 10: 1467110817 Pages: 127 Publication Date: 11 November 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKevin L. Jones, PhD, a native of Nixa, Missouri, earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Missouri State University and a PhD from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Dr. Jones is an assistant professor of English education at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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