Nicodemus National Historic Site

510 Washington Ave, Bogue, Kansas 67625-3015 USA

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Opens Thu 9a

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“only all-Black Town west of the Mississippi”

Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky at the end of the of post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom in the "Promised Land" of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the westward expansion and settlement of the Great Plains. It is the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.

Reviewed by
M S.

October 12, 2017

Even if you're not, or until you are, lucky enough to make it to this site, I highly recommend that you study the history of this town and the incredible people who established it. I was amazed... Read more

Reviewed by
Daniel K.

March 28, 2021

Nice little NPS site. Very glad they are preserving this part of American history. Very friendly and informative rangers. Decent junior ranger program. There is just not a lot of the history... Read more

Reviewed by
Sarah G.

May 06, 2017

If you're a fan of unique American history this little National Historic Site is a place you should stop while traveling through western Kansas. Nicodemus was a town established by former slaves... Read more

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