Belle Grove Historic District was entered into the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1973. More than 20 Victorian-era styles are found in this 22-block, 130+ year timeline of architecture bound by N. 5th Street, N. H Street, N. 8th Street, and North C Street. Some of the most prominent landmarks include:
The Clayton House (1852)
Style: Queen Anne/Italianate
514 N. 6th Street
479-783-3000
Transformed into a lavish mansion (1882) by William H. H. Clayton who was the prosecuting attorney for Judge Isaac C. Parker. Features black walnut staircase, original furniture, and more. Tours are Tuesday-Saturday (12-4 PM) and Sunday (1-4 PM). $6 (Adults); $3 (Age 6-17); FREE (Age 0-5)
The Bonneville House (1868)
Style: Italianate
318 N. 7th Street
479-782-7854
Famously owned by Susan Bonneville, the widow of General Benjamin Bonneville who was a famous explorer of the American West. Interior tours are available by appointment.
Belle Grove School (1886)
Style: Second Empire and Romanesque Revival
423 North Sixth Street
Phone: 784-2787
All grades were taught here until 1898 and up to grade 6 until 1975. Interior tours are not available.
James K. Barnes Home (1893)
Style: Richardsonian Romanesque
515 N. 6th Street
Features curved brick, butterfin mortar and stained glass. Interior tours are not available.
The Darby House (1895)
311 N. 8th Street
479-782-3388
The boyhood home of General William O. Darby, WWII hero who founded Army Rangers. Interior tours by appointment.
Schedule a guided tour by calling (479) 783-3000 (general public) or 479-783-8888 (tour operators).
Getting Here:
Belle Grove Historic District Fort Smith, AR 72901Contact:
479-783-3000Distance from Convention Center:
0.5 mi.Please call for information regarding tour hours and fees.
- The Clayton House (0.0 mi.)
- Vogue Aesthetics (0.1 mi.)
- Fort Smith Little Theatre (0.1 mi.)
- St. John's Episcopal Church (0.2 mi.)
- Doe's Eat Place (0.2 mi.)
- Gutenberg by UAFS (0.2 mi.)
- Belle Starr Antiques (0.3 mi.)
- Inn Towne Lodge (0.3 mi.)
- Garden Lodge (0.3 mi.)
- El Cholito (0.3 mi.)
Free parking is available at the homes open for tours and alongside the street.