History of Belle Pointe School
The original Belle Point School building was located on the corner of South Ninth and Carnall, near the present Fort Smith National
Cemetery.
The 1885 construction was financed through the sale of military reservation land donated to the city of Fort Smith for public school
use.
After fire closed the original school, a new Belle Point School was built on the corner of Lexington and Dodson Avenues.
The classic red brick and wood structure has three floors and 22 rooms. Dedication of the new Belle Point was held on
November 25, 1908.
At the base of the school flag pole rests the cornerstone from the original Belle Point School with the year "1885" inscribed.
Also inscribed on the stone is "New Belle Point 1908." |
