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.

08/28/2026

We will be closed today, Aug 28th. We are sorry for any inconveniece this causes!

Dr. Sanders was a true community legend whose life, leadership, and unwavering dedication left an immeasurable mark on F...
07/29/2026

Dr. Sanders was a true community legend whose life, leadership, and unwavering dedication left an immeasurable mark on Fort Smith. Her compassion, vision, and service made our community stronger, and we are all better because of the example she set.
Out thoughts are with Mayor Sanders and the Sanders family during this difficult time.

Dr. Sandi Sanders, whose community involvement including being interim chancellor of Westark College, director of the Leadership Fort Smith program, and first president of the U.S. Marshals Museum, has died....

07/29/2026

On this day in 1870 the Clayton's oldest child, Mary Irene Clayton, was born in Huntsville, AR.

07/27/2026
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07/02/2026

We wanted to take this opportunity to say an additional Thank You to our In-Kind Sponsors for Sippin' on 6th Street
Beer Sponsor: Burford Distributing Inc.
Bourbon Tasting Sponsor: Sodie's Wine & Spirits
Photo Booth Sponsor: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Libby Meyer CRPC
Gun Auction: Cooper's Gun Shop
Live Auction Itmes: Angela Vennum Art The Jewelry Store The Smith Jewelry & Living Four Roses Bourbon Riverpointe Wine & Spirits
Dessert Sponsor: AJ's Oyster House
Bull Sponsor: Seubold Chiropractic Clinic
BB Gun Gallery: Wild Turkey Federation-Arkansas Division
Bourbon Pull Sponsor: FSHF Board
And thank you to The Bakery District & Digs FS
Thank you all for helping to make our event a success!

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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