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November 14, 2006

More than 1,000 faculty, staff, students, townspeople, state representatives, and University of Arkansas System dignitaries participated in the investiture of Chancellor Paul B. Beran, who in his acceptance speech put forward his goal for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) to become a leading regional university. The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) is a state-supported liberal arts institution of higher education with its main campus located near Interstate 540 in the north-central part of the city. The 164-acre campus is a local landmark highly prized by area citizenry for its well-kept beauty.

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Hale Bath House

The hot springs in present-day Garland County were known for their healing qualities long before John C. Hale built the first bathhouse in 1854. The first Hale Bathhouse, shown here, was demolished in 1892 and replaced by a more modern structure that opened approximately a year later.

 

The hot springs in present-day Garland County were known for their healing qualities long before John C. Hale built the first bathhouse in 1854. The first Hale Bathhouse, shown here, was demolished in 1892 and replaced by a more modern structure that opened approximately a year later.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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