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 for more information.

 

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Directions

Nicodemus National Historic Site is located in northwester 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 toward Kearney to Exit 257 toward Holdrege. Then take Highway 183 South toward Stockton, Kansas. 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.
• Geocod coordinates for Nicodemus - Latitude: 39.9441 - Longitude -99.61709

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