Fort Nichols
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military, historic landmark
Fort Nichols (1865-1865) - A U.S. Army post first established in 1865 by Colonel Kit Carson, 1st New Mexico Infantry, in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Probably named after Captain Charles P. Nichols, 1st California Cavalry. Abandoned late in 1865. Also known as Camp Nichols.
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Coordinates: 36°45'14"N 102°55'35"W
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