The Nicodemus National Historic Site preserves, protects and interprets the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. At the Visitor Center
Nicodemus, KS MuseumsArea residents founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) in 1879. Members initially met in a sod structure. In 1885, the sod church was replaced with a limestone structure. In 1910
Nicodemus, KS Historic ChurchesSeveral structures in succession, all at the same location, housed the congregation of the First Baptist Church from its founding in 1877
Nicodemus, KS Historic ChurchesConstruction for the Township Hall started in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration Project (WPA) with completion and dedication in 1939
Nicodemus, KS Historic BuildingsThe St. Francis Hotel is a significant example of the businesses in Nicodemus during its era of great prosperity. Built in 1881
Nicodemus, KS Historic HotelsBegun in 1892, by J.R. Stevens at the inspiration of his wife, "Aunt" Jennie Stevens that the chapel came into existence. Unc...
Paved boat ramps are located on both the east and west sides of the lake. Motorized boats are allowed at no wake speeds, for ...
Bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and red ear sunfish are just a few of the species awaiting anglers. Sola...