Basic Information

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On a self-guided walking tour you can view the Five Historic Buildings, These buildings are physical expressions of the five pillars of the African American community—church, self-government, education, home, and business. Two are open and accessible to the public—the Township Hall (visitor center), and the AME Church.

You can call 785-839-4233 or email [e-mail] for more information.

 

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Directions

Nicodemus National Historic Site is located in northwest Kansas on Highway 24, between Hill City and Stockton.

• Google Maps
• From Denver: take Interstate 70 East to Colby, Kansas (approximately 4 hours), then exit on Highway 24 East to Nicodemus (approximately 1.5 hours).
• From Kansas City: take Interstate 70 West to Hays (approximately 4.5 hours), and exit at Highway 183 North to Stockton, then west on Highway 24 to Nicodemus (approximately 1 hour).
• From Omaha: take Interstate 80 to Kearney to Exit 257 toward Holdrege (approximately 2.75 hours). Then take Highway 183 South toward Stockton, Kansas (approximately 1.25 hours). From Stockton take Highway 24 West to Nicodemus (approximately 19 minutes).
• The visitor center (Township Hall) is south of the Roadside Park off Highway 24.
• Geocode coordinates for Nicodemus: Latitude: 39.9441, Longitude -99.61709

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