Caddo Gap, Montgomery County, Arkansas

Caddo Gap

Montgomery County, Arkansas

The Town of Caddo Gap

Settled before 1850, the first village was located near the natural gap or narrows of the

Caddo River. The coming of the Gurdon and Fort Smith Railroad in 1907 led to the

construction of the present town on what was formerly the Jim Vaught plantation. For

several years Caddo Gap was a popular health resort.

The Narrows on Caddo River

About a mile south of this point is the natural gap or narrows of the Caddo River,

famed in history and legend. A pioneer road through the gap connected Fort Smith with

Old Washington and other points, with a toll bridge spanning the river. The original gap

has been widened for a railroad and highway.