Carter (1960–2018) was an

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in Washington County,

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, United States. It is located on

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between Arnett and Sulphur City. At times it was also known as Carter's Store, Carter Store, and Hicks. A post office, for all these names at different times existed from 1875 to 1953. The community has the name of John C. Carter, first postmaster.

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