National Historic Site · Kansas, United States
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site is a national historic site in Kansas, United States, covering 5.6 acres (2.3 ha), established in 1996.
National Historic Site · Kansas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas, United States |
| Area | 5.6 acres (2.3 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 39.3908° N, 99.6175° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Hays Regional Airport (HYS) · Hays, United States · 42.0 miles away
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) · McCook, United States · 76.6 miles away
- Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) · Kearney, United States · 97.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nicodemus National Historic Site?
Nicodemus National Historic Site is in Kansas, United States (39.3908° N, 99.6175° W).
When was Nicodemus National Historic Site established?
Nicodemus National Historic Site was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Nicodemus National Historic Site?
Nicodemus National Historic Site covers 5.6 acres (2.3 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/nico/ — Official park page.