Fred
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Fred - Indian Territory
Trading post established by Col. Frank Fred in 1870s
Crossroads of Chisholm Trail and The Fort Cobb Stage Road.
Post Office Established in 1889
Methodist Church Established in 1889
Location
AddressUS 81 south Chickasha, OK, turn left at stoplight on to OK 19, go 2 miles east to Quail Rd, turn right historical marker is on Left side of road, go .01 mile marker and pavilion are on the right.
CountyGrady
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.991680, -97.899590
Sources
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