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Nicodemus National Historic Site
Established in 1877, Nicodemus is the only remaining town west of the Mississippi River founded and settled by African Americans at the end of Reconstruction. The National Historic Site, located in Nicodemus, consists of 5 historic structures: A.M.E Church, First Baptist Church, Nicodemus School, Fletcher Hotel and Township Hall. A Visitor Center is located in the Township Hall, where park rangers, orientation videos, and book sales enrich the visitor experience. Most of this site is private property; please respect the privacy of residents. This Site is a unit of the National Park System.

Location
510 Washington Ave
Nicodemus, KS   67625
Phone: (785)421-5621
http://www.nps.gov/nico
Ranger

Hours
Visitor Center 8:30am-5pm most days, call ahead to confirm. Museum open by appointment.

Admission
No charge

Directions
I-70 to Hays, take Hwy 183 approximately 37 miles N to Stockton, W on US 24 approximately 19 miles to Nicodemus.