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Residents of Nicodemus, Kansas on Washington Avenue Residents of Nicodemus, Kansas on Washington Avenue

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Credit: Restoration by NPS / Preston Webb

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Credit: Photo courtesy of Kansas Historical Society

Drag the bar to restore this photo of Washington Avenue in Nicodemus in 1885.

 
portrait of several young men.
Hunting was popular as a pastime and for getting food in Nicodemus. Men show off their jackrabbits here after a successful hunt.

Nicodemus Historical Society

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: July 14, 2024

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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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