Fort Nichols

Historical marker location:

Wheeless, Oklahoma

( Marker is on 325 Highway, 3.5 miles north of E0190 Road, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1963

Frontier legend Kit Carson established Fort Nichols in 1865 to guard travelers along the Santa Fe Trail. Stone buildings were constructed. Troops occupied the fort for less than a year. One can see a fine trace of the Santa Fe Trail from the site.