National Register of Historic Places
Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site is a historic place in Nicodemus, Graham County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000820.
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Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site
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About this place
What is Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site?
Nicodemus National Historic Site, located in Nicodemus, Kansas, United States, preserves, protects and interprets the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the American Civil War. The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African Americans who dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities. The site was named, at least in part, for a legendary African-American slave featured in abolitionist Henry Clay Work's "Wake, Nicodemus (1864)." It is a mystical story of an old slave died away and buried in a hollow tree who had asked to be awakened on the Day of Jubilee.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site
- City
- Nicodemus
- County
- Graham County
- State
- Kansas
- Listed on the National Register
- January 7, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76000820
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.38959, -99.61571
When was Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.
Where is Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site located?
Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site is located in Nicodemus, Graham County, Kansas at approximately 39.38959, -99.61571. See the map above.
Is Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nicodemus Historic District; Nicodemus National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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