Fort Smith, Arkansas

We made a brief stop at Fort Smith, Arkansas on our way to Hot Springs. I had no idea what to expect of this town, but it was such a great place to visit. It is a town with a deep history and some really great people.

We took a tour of Miss Laura's, which used to be a brothel. It was such an interesting tour and was super fun.
Here is a man with his token to have a lady of the evening:



Issac Parker was known as the hanging judge. He punished outlaws with death because they broke the law. At the time, outlaws would go across the border to Indian Territory to escape their punishment. Parker was portrayed in True Grit.
The hanging gallows:


This was the border between Arkansas and Indian Territory until the land was taken from the Indians.


Part of the Trail of Tears took place on this land. So terrible.


I loved these purple flower trees.