Book cover of Nicodemus National Historic Site 2nd Edition with historical illustration and building.
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Open book with historical photographs and text on a white background
Bookback with text and image of a house in a field under a blue sky.
Book cover of Nicodemus National Historic Site 2nd Edition with historical illustration and building.
Open book showing a photograph of a field with yellow flowers and text about Nicodemus National Historic Site.
Book open to a page with text and historical images on a white background
Open book with historical photographs and text on a white background
Bookback with text and image of a house in a field under a blue sky.

Nicodemus National Historic Site - 2nd Edition

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Nicodemus, Kansas, was founded in 1877 by formerly enslaved African Americans who journeyed to the wide-open plains of Kansas. They were in search of opportunity, self-determination, and a place to call their own. Despite many challenges, Nicodemus became the first all-Black town west of the Mississippi and, as the oldest surviving settlement of its kind, remains a powerful symbol of resilience and endurance.

This National Park Service–approved publication follows the story of Nicodemus—from its first settlers who built a thriving town, to its agricultural heritage, the cultural institutions that sustained it, and the traditions that connect its past and present. As a designated National Historic Site, Nicodemus stands as a living testament to African American courage, perseverance, and community-building on the Great Plains.

  • ISBN: 9781583692363
  • Genre: National Parks, American History, Black History, Published by WNP
  • Format: Paperback
  • Trim: 8" x 10"
  • Page count: 20 pages
  • Published by Western National Parks in 2026
  • Written by Judith Fertig
  • Audience: General
  • Made in the USA

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