The Clayton House

The Clayton House The Clayton House is the centerpiece of the Belle Grove Historic District. Come visit and take a step back in time! Clayton. S. Ms. Oglesby lived from 1874 to 1979.

This circa 1882 Historic House Museum is open to the public via guided tours that start at the top of the hour during open hours. This wood frame antebellum home first stood in the 1850s and was then purchased in 1882 by W.H.H. In 1874, the Pennsylvania native moved with his family from Pine Bluff, AR to Fort Smith upon being appointed by President Ulysses Grant as the U. District Attorney of the

Western District of Arkansas. Clayton remodeled and enlarged the home and moved his family into the grand Victorian structure in 1882. Eight rooms plus a detached kitchen and servant quarters tell the story of upper-middle-class life in Fort Smith during this era. Although the Clayton family moved most of their furnishings in 1897 when Clayton became Judge of the U.S. Court of the Central District of Indian Territory, the house is fully furnished with exact period pieces. This is in thanks to the donation by the estate of Ms. Agnes Oglesby, a resident of Fort Smith who knew the Claytons.

06/04/2026

Not only is Karen a sponsor, she does all our fabulous decorations. Thank you Karen!

06/04/2026

Thank you Superior Pawn & Jewelry. We appreciate your support!

06/03/2026

Thank you GC Multifamily for your continued support!

06/03/2026

A big thank you to Sloan electric llc !

06/02/2026

Thank you for sponsoring our event!

06/01/2026

Thank you Justin Boyd for State Senate for being a continued supporter of The Clayton House!

As you spend today with family and friends, please take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made ...
05/25/2026

As you spend today with family and friends, please take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Thank you to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for sponsoring our event!

05/22/2026

Thank you Single Barrel Sponsor O'Neal Real Estate

05/21/2026

Another great supporter of The Clayton House Arvest Bank

Address

514 N 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR
72901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14797833000

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