National Register of Historic Places
Camp Nichols
Camp Nichols is a historic place in Wheeless, Cimarron County, Oklahoma, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000628.
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Camp Nichols
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About this place
What is Camp Nichols?
Camp Nichols, also known as Fort Nichols or Camp Nichols Ranch, was a short-lived historic fortification located in present-day Cimarron County, Oklahoma, about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the community of Wheeless, Oklahoma. It was built by New Mexico and California volunteers under the command of Col. Kit Carson to protect travelers on the most dangerous part of the Cimarron Cut-off of the Santa Fe Trail from raids by the Kiowa and Comanche Indians. Established in May 1865 and abandoned in September 1865, it was the only human-made structure along the Cimarron Cut-off while it was an active route. It is believed to have been named for Captain Charles P. Nichols of the First California Cavalry.
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Listing details
- Name
- Camp Nichols
- City
- Wheeless
- County
- Cimarron County
- State
- Oklahoma
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000628
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.75451, -102.92675
When was Camp Nichols listed on the National Register?
Camp Nichols was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Camp Nichols located?
Camp Nichols is located in Wheeless, Cimarron County, Oklahoma at approximately 36.75451, -102.92675. See the map above.
Is Camp Nichols a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Camp Nichols is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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