United States v. 9.41 Acres Located in Sebastian County

*422MEMORANDUM OPINION

H. FRANKLIN WATERS, District Judge.

This is a case of land condemnation in which the United States of America, using its constitutional power of eminent domain, acquired title to 9.41 acres of land located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. The land in question is adjacent to the Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith, Arkansas, and borders the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. A portion of the land is known as Belle Point.

Prior to the government acquiring title, the land in question was owned by Doris J. Mikel and Wharfage, Inc. The precise division of ownership concerning the…