Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nichols. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
A.R. Ammons (Poet)
Full name: Archie Randolph Ammons
He was born in Whiteville (NC) on February 26, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Ithaca (NY) on February 26, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Tompkins County, New York).
Whiteville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Nichols.
He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
Tabor City is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Nichols.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.