St. Augustine Episcopal, Fort Smith

There is no sign, no cornerstone, and apparently no congregation for this little corner church. (Photo by Jim King)

(Thanks to the anonymous commenter who straightened me out.)

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former First Christian Church, Fort Smith

Built about 150 years ago, this Victorian Gothic gem is now the Darby Community Center. It's rented out for weddings.

Another picture taken by Brother Jim. I wish my pictures came out this good.

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St. John's Episcopal, Fort Smith

Another photo from Brother Dub, although I suspect it was more for the foliage than the church.

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Quinn Chapel A.M.E., Fort Smith

The multi-colored windows and the white outlining give this church a real eclectic look. It was built in 1917.

1st Presbyterian, Fort Smith

My brother Jim had some business to attend to in Fort Smith last week, so I asked him to snap some pictures of churches if he happened upon any that were beautiful or unusual. Here's one he brought back that fits both descriptions.

If there's an actual architectural style here, I'm not sure what it would be. I'd classify it as Mission-Gothic, if such a style existed. Quite the belfry.

Here's the cornerstone showing 1898 as the year of dedication.

Turn of the century Fort Smith must have been home to a number of master masons. The rough-hewn stones of First Presbyterian are evidence.

Jim is known for photographing anything that strikes his fancy. He labeled this as "secret church code."

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