John L Williams Deputy US Marshal and John Long
Historic Portraits Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Choctaw Law Enforcement - National Parks Gallery
Four Choctaw law enforcement officers. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deputy Marshals at Immaculate Conception Church
Reunion of deputy marshals posed in front of Immaculate Conception Church on Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith. Photo reproduced courtesy of the family of Deputy Marshal Tobe Pinson.
HFCA 1607_Visitors_322.jpg - National Parks Gallery
Visitors riding on a stagecoach in Fort Smith National Historical Site.
Second Fort Smith - National Parks Gallery
1 Enlisted Men's Barracks 2 & 3 Officer's Quarters 4 Guardhouse 5 Fort Wall 6 Quartermaster Building
Crawford Goldsby Alias Cherokee Bill and His Mother Ellen Lynch
Cherokee Bill and his mother Public domain photograph - 19th-century studio portrait photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Wesley Yoes - National Parks Gallery
US Deputy Marshal Public domain photograph - 19th-century studio portrait photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garden 8 - National Parks Gallery
Planting 1860's Amish Cockscomb. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garden 14, National Parks gallery
Ranger Keri Powers explains the different types of herbs that were grown in the 1860's.
Officer's Quarters - National Parks Gallery
Officer's Quarters circa 1867-1869 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
View of Second Fort Smith from Bastion #5
Enlisted Men's Barracks (1) Officer's Quarters (2&3) Guardhouse (4) Fort Wall (5) Quartermaster Building (6) Prior to 1867
View from 2nd floor Officer's Quarters
Guardhouse and buildings in the growing community of Fort Smith circa 1867-1869
Prisoners on Steps of Courthouse
This photograph was taken before 1888 and shows prisoners posed on the steps of the federal courthouse.
Courthouse Stereocard - National Parks Gallery
Stereocard showing federal courthouse at Fort Smith. (before 1888) Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Belle Starr, free images of horses
Belle Starr sitting on a horse Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jailers and Guards - National Parks Gallery
These jailers and guards are posed on the steps of the old federal courthouse, adjacent to the jail wing that was built in 1888. This photo was taken after 1889.
Courtroom Drawing 1889 - National Parks Gallery
This drawing is actually a composite of sketches, each one showing an individual present in the Fort Smith courtroom. the only figure identified by name is Judge Parker. The image of the U.S. Marshal is that of... More
Judge Parker in Sixth Street Courtroom
This is the only known photograph of Judge Parker in a courtroom. It was taken in the courtroom he used for the last six years of his term. In 1890 the federal court moved from the old barracks building to a ne... More
Deputy Marshals - National Parks Gallery
Deputy marshals involved in the fight with Ned Christie on November 1, 1892, posed for photographs shortly afterwards. Front row, left to right: Charles Copeland, Gideon S. "Cap" White. Back row, left to right:... More
Deputy Marshals and Posse. National parks gallery
This photo of deputy marshals and their posse was taken in November 1892, after their long, bloody fight with Ned Christie in Indian Territory. Back row (left to right): Tom Johnson, Bill Smith, John Tolbit, Ab... More
Newspaper sketch of Mary Kettenring
Sketch on front page of Fort Smith Elevator covering the news of her conviction. In June 1895 a federal jury found her guilty of murdering her husband.
Larry Keating - National Parks Gallery
Lawrence Keating was a guard in the federal jail at Fort Smith. He was shot and killed by Crawford Goldsby (alias Cherokee Bill) when Goldsby attempted to escape from the jail on July 26, 1895.
Federal and County Courthouses - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The building on the right is the federal courthouse and was completed in 1890. From 1890-1896 Judge Parker heard cases in this building. On the left is the county courthouse.
Judge Parker 1896 - National Parks Gallery
This photograph was taken near the end of Isaac C. Parker's life. (1896)
View of Old Courthouse and Fort Wall
This photograph shows the former federal courthouse building. In the foreground is part of the fort walls. The City of Fort Smith began removing the fort walls in 1897.
Reunion of US Deputy Marshals at Fort Smith
Panoramic photo of former deputy marshals posed in front of historic Fort Smith courthouse and jail building. The photo was taken in the early 1900s. Photo courtesy of U.S. Deputy Marshal James Elbert Emmert Fa... More
Civil War Tents - National Parks Gallery
Civil War soldiers living in tents on the parade ground. Public domain reproduction of World War One Victory parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jail Wagon and Gallows - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Jail Wagon and Gallows in an early morning fog.
Supply Wagon and Commissary - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Supply Wagon and Commissary on a sunny day.
National parks: HOSP_21344_GovJimGuyTuckerWithRogerGiddings_1995 - pub...
Photograph of Governor Jim Guy Tucker with representatives from each Arkansas National Park. Governor Tucker declared National Park Week in Arkansas and presented a certificate to each park. Left to right: "R... More
visitor center from lift - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
visitor center from lift Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
supply wagon and commissary - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
supply wagon and commissary Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Smith Historic map, Library of Congress
Alternate title: Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas. "GPO: 1983--381-578/275." Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as... More
Fort Smith Historic map, Library of Congress
"GPO: 1993--342-398/80023. Reprint 1991." Alternate title: Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas. Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Cong... More
Fort Smith, Fort Smith National Historic Site
"GPO: 2001--472-470/40083. Reprint 2000." Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
James Brizzola, National Parks gallery
Portrait Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bailiff George S Winston - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Portrait of Federal Court Bailiff Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
James H Clendening - National Parks Gallery
Attorney Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nathaniel Reed - Alias Texas Jack
outlaw Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
James Dyer, National Parks gallery
Portrait of an outlaw Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Henry Starr, National Parks gallery
Young Henry Starr Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
J G Hammersely - National Parks Gallery
Court Crier Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
M H Sandels - National Parks Gallery
Portrait Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Unidentified Attorney, National Parks gallery
Unidentified Attorney Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deputy US Marshal Prosper Horton Patton
Portrait Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Col Jacob Yoes-Deputy US Marshal
Portrait Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Crawford Goldsby - Alias, Cherokee Bill
Outlaw standing Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Frank Dalton, National Parks gallery
Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bud Ledbetter, National Parks gallery
Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Florence Hammersly, National Parks gallery
Clerk of Circuit Court and Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John and George Pearce - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Family portrait Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
George Lawson, National Parks gallery
Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ed Reed, National Parks gallery
Son of Belle Starr Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Simon Flood, National Parks gallery
Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William Anthony Cummins - National Parks Gallery
Deputy US Marshal Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deputy US Marshal James M Keeter
Portrait Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
John Riley Malone - National Parks Gallery
US Deputy Marshal Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Crawford Goldsby AKA Cherokee Bill
Last photograph of Cherokee Bill Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ned Christie, National Parks gallery
Portrait Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sunny Day at the Fort - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
View of the parade ground from the south Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Smith, Fort Smith National Historic Site
"GPO: 2003--496-196/40466. Reprint 2003." Includes text and col.ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Fort Smith, Fort Smith National Historic Site
"GPO: 2005--310-394/00210. Reprint 2005." Includes text and col. ill. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Fort Smith, Fort Smith National Historic Site
"GPO: 2006--320-369/00455. Reprint 2006." Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas
"GPO: 2008--339-126/00833. Reprint 2006." Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Garden 12, National Parks gallery
Ranger Keri Powers helps participants determine the proper amount of water.
Garden 4, National Parks gallery
Ranger Keri Powers looks on as girls from Girls, Inc. tend the garden.
Current View, National Parks gallery
The original Officer's Quarters were destroyed in a fire. The National Park Service preserved the location of the buildings by pouring a concrete slab with bricks outlining walls and doors.
Frisco 2, National Parks gallery
A view of the Frisco Station.
Player at Bat - National Parks Gallery
Park employee Nathan Wilson at bat. Public domain scan of the vintage baseball memorabilia, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Snowy Parade Ground - National Parks Gallery
Cannon and Commissary Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garden 3, National Parks gallery
Future First-Bloomers tending the garden.
National parks: Cannon - public domain image
This 1861 replication sits just under the flagpole. This cannon is fired when the Fort Smith National Historic Site puts on an Interpretive Mexican-American War reinactment.
Garden 5, National Parks gallery
Girl's, Inc. participants for the Summer programs.
Frosty First Fort - National Parks Gallery
Ground level view of first fort foundation Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rocky Shoreline, National Parks gallery
A view from the rock shelf carved out by the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers. When soldiers first came to establish Fort Smith, this is where they touched shore.
Rooster Cogburn and The Lady - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
"Rooster Cogburn" and "The Lady" pay a visit to Judge Parker's courtoom. (Ermal Williamson and Paula Cravens)
Article 1, National Parks gallery
Newspaper clipping providing some details of the history of the Gallows.
Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas
"GPO: 2010--357-940/80504. Reprint 2006." Includes text and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Civil War Vignette - National Parks Gallery
Officers discuss conditions at Fort Smith during 1864 and whether or not to abandon the fort.
Initial Point 2 - National Parks Gallery
Initial Point Marker Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garden 15, National Parks gallery
Girl's, Inc. participants in the Officers' Family Garden at the Fort Smith National Historic Site.
Garden 1, National Parks gallery
A view of the Heritage Garden with the Historic Garrison Flag and Old Barracks/Courthouse/Jail building.
Garden 16, National Parks gallery
Girl's Inc. participant Alicia practices the art of drying herbs. Public domain photograph of groom and bride, wedding ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Civil War refugee vignette - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Vignette of Civil War refugees discussing difficult conditions in Fort Smith during October of 1864.
Frisco 1, National Parks gallery
A view of the Frisco Station.
Garden 9, National Parks gallery
Catmint Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Garden 7, National Parks gallery
Girls break ground on the Officer's Family Garden.
George Maledon, National Parks gallery
George Maledon worked for the federal court as a jail guard. On many occasions he assisted with the executions at the gallows. He later received the nickname "Prince of Hangmen."
Indian Removal - National parks scenic trails
Wayside showing Native American removal located at the Trail of Tears Overlook near Belle Point.
National parks: Cherokee - public domain image
Wayside panel depicting the Cherokee Nation.
Garden and Flag Pole - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
In the foreground stands the Officers' Family Garden, with the flag behind it, and in the background sits the Courthouse.
Rooster Cogburn at Federal Courthouse
"Rooster Cogburn" paid a visit to the courthouse during the festival. (John Wayne impersonator Ermal Williamson)
Blockhouse foundation, National Parks gallery
A view from the Belle Point Gazebo of the remains of the First Fort Smith.
Original Layout, National Parks gallery
Original Design of the Officer's Quarters located off of the Parade Grounds.
Musical Performance by Choctaw Choir
Members of the Choctaw choir singing in front of the Visitor Center.
National parks: Choctaw - public domain image
Choctaw wayside located at the Trail of Tears Overlook near Belle Point.
Civil War Laundress Vignette - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Vignette of soldier talking to army laundresses
National parks: Seminole - public domain image
Seminole wayside located at the Trail of Tears Overlook near Belle Point.
Garden 11, National Parks gallery
Who thought that watering could be fun?
Aerial view of Civil War era baseball game
Aerial view of Civil War era baseball game played on old military parade ground