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Amache Stories and Memories

Internees planted trees around Amache


Published: Aug. 20, 2017 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025

Some of the trees were transplanted from the Arkansas River Valley which is about 2 miles from Amache.  Other trees were purchased from the area or through mail order.

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