History & Culture

Discover Nicodemus!

Residents of Nicodemus, Kansas, in the town square Residents of Nicodemus, Kansas, in the town square

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Credit: restoration by NPS / Preston Webb

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Credit: photo courtesy of Kansas Historical Society

Drag the bar lto restore this photo of Nicodemus' Town Square in 1885.

 
portrait of several young men.

Discover Nicodemus!
Nicodemus is more than historic buildings but a living community. Explore below to learn more about Nicodemus' history, traditions and heritage.

The Five Historic Buildings

Interactive Historical Feature

Emancipation/Homecoming Celebration

Black Homesteading in America - Homestead National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

 
 

African American Experience Fund

The mission of the African American Experience Fund of the National Park Foundation is to preserve African American history by supporting education programs in National Parks that celebrate African American history and culture. There are 26 National Parks identified by the African American Experience Fund:

 

Last updated: September 26, 2021

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

304 Washington Ave.
Nicodemus, KS 67625-3015

Phone:

785-839-4233
Phoneline for Nicodemus Visitor Center and Township Hall. Use this number to speak with Park Staff

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