Van Buren, Arkansas. City and Business guide.

Welcome to Van Buren, Arkansas.

Van Buren is the second largest city in the Fort Smith metropolitan area and the county seat of Crawford County, Arkansas. The city is located directly northeast of Fort Smith at the Interstate 40 - Interstate 540 junction. The city was incorporated in 1842.

From about the 6th of July, 2005. Historic Downtown Van Buren, visible at the end of the road is the The Old Frisco Station.
On December 7, 1862, Union and Confederate forces clashed along the Arkansas River in and around the town of Van Buren resulting in a defeat for the Confederate army driving them south across the river with minimal casualties, however the Union forces captured 100 prisoners, as stated in a battle report by Samuel R. Curtis, Major General of the Union forces.

Along the southern side, the Arkansas River separates Van Buren from Fort Smith of Sebastian County. Lee Creek runs along the western side of city where it eventually flows into the Arkansas River.

Van Buren is home of the King Opera House, a Victorian-style performance hall from the late 1800s, part of the old downtown historic area. At the south end of the historical downtown is the Crawford County courthouse, the oldest functioning courthouse west of the Mississippi River. To the north is the Old Frisco Station.

The King Opera House is a performance hall and historic landmark located on Van Buren, Arkansas' Main Street. Since it was built in the late 1800's, the opera house's stage has hosted many plays and performers. Legend maintains it is among many historic buildings that are allegedly haunted by a ghost.

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