Nicodemus
Black Pioneer Town
State: Kansas
County: Graham County
Founded: 1877
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: 700
Nicodemus was founded by formerly enslaved African Americans in 1877. It is the only remaining western town established by Black Americans during Reconstruction. The National Park Service preserves five historic buildings. Annual Homecoming brings back descendants.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Only remaining Black western town
- Founded by formerly enslaved
- Annual Homecoming
Location
Address: Nicodemus National Historic Site, KS
Coordinates: 39.3833, -99.6167