Oak Cemetery
Historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
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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.[2]
LocationSE of jct. of Greenwood and Dodson Aves., Fort Smith, Arkansas
Coordinates35.3691°N 94.4023°W
Area35 acres (14 ha)
Built1853
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| Location | SE of jct. of Greenwood and Dodson Aves., Fort Smith, Arkansas |
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| Coordinates | 35.3691°N 94.4023°W |
| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Built | 1853 |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000665[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 2, 1995 |
The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1]
