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contributed to declining population. In 1884, less than 50 people remained in the town. Another challenge
Nicodemus faced was a legal battle over the ownership of its land. Henry Miller, a local land speculator, discovered that errors in the filing record meant that the town had not received final ownership of the land. Miller's suit threatened the claims of the residents, but ultimately the case was dropped and the town received its official title on June 6, 1886.
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water tower, and the pavement of the major town streets. These efforts succeeded in preserving
Nicodemus and rebuilding its popularity. The town developed a new identity as a retirement destination for former residents. The Emancipation celebration, renamed Homecoming, changed to become a gathering of old residents to celebrate their roots and common history and continues to be celebrated annually.
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Smith and Hill made efforts to promote the town and attract new settlers. Publications describing the resources and benefits of moving to the area were mailed to prospective migrants across the South. Early promotional efforts were directed towards attracting people with enough money to develop the
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is a major tourist attraction in
Nicodemus. The Visitor Center includes a bookstore and exhibits of the town's history. Walking and guided tours are available which showcase the historic buildings and features of the town. The Nicodemus Historical Society and Museum operated by descendants offer
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In 1878, John Wayne Niles served as the second president of the colony. The early settlers found life in
Nicodemus to be challenging. Some people turned around after seeing the scarcity of resources by mid-1878. Most were very poor farmers who came without money and other provisions. Without proper
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and Graham County Farm Bureau. Because of the
Depression, many families lost their land and subsequently became tenant farmers. Additionally, the rough conditions of the Depression forced many farmers to change their farming methods, leading many to select more hardy and drought-resistant crops.
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Of the 5 households, 0.0% had children under the age of 18; 0.0% were married couples living together; 0.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 100.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of
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Starting in the 1970s
Nicodemus underwent a process of revitalization and restoration. Donations from former residents led to efforts to repair damage to the deteriorating town buildings. New improvements were made to the town including low-income housing units, construction of a 100-foot tall
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On April 18, 1877, a group of seven
Kansans, six of whom were black, established the Nicodemus Town Company. African American W. H. Smith and W. R. Hill, an experienced white land speculator, served as the town's first president and treasurer, respectively. Most of the group consisted of former
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7.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 7.1% from 25 to 44, 42.9% from 45 to 64, and 35.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.7 males.
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After the growth of 1879–80, Nicodemus experienced a period of decline after 1880. Most people who settled in the town did not intend to remain there permanently and subsequently moved on. Not enough of the $ 75 commercial lots were sold to keep the town growing. Years of poor harvests also
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provided settlement opportunities for people of modest means. A person could claim a 160-acre plot provided they lived on and develop the land for a 5-year period, after which it could be purchased. In addition, the expansion of the railroad network across the Great Plains increased both the
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were central to the new campaign. The papers sought to broaden the appeal of
Nicodemus by reaching out to other populations, both black and white. Descriptions of the towns numerous social clubs, activities, celebrations, and business opportunities were spread in the hope of attracting new
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tools and equipment, such as plows, wagons, and horses, farmers could not efficiently develop the rough land; some resorted to using hand tools to make improvised fields. A lack of timber forced settlers to build homes out of prairie sod. To earn money some people collected and sold
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Nicodemus was part of a greater movement of westward migration that occurred in the latter half of the 19th century. Several technological and cultural factors contributed to the growing trend of movement, enabling and encouraging new groups to move west. The
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Nicodemus's location on the Great Plains entails a four-season climate. Summer is typically long and hot, during which thunderstorms are a common occurrence. Spring and fall are usually brief, while winter is cold. The average annual precipitation is about 22 inches.
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The failed attempt to attract the railroad marked the end of growth for
Nicodemus and most of the businesses in town relocated elsewhere. Despite the loss of business, the town remained a social center for the local community. Organizations such as the
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encouraged African Americans to move to Kansas. Nicodemus would become a destination for these new migrants. Railroads and steamboats offered cheap passage for these early settlers. Eager to escape the persecution and poor living conditions of
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slaves from Kentucky in search of a new livelihood. The goal was to establish the first all-black settlement on the Great Plains. Two theories explain the choice of the name Nicodemus, one claiming the town was named after the biblical figure
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counted 14 people, 5 households, and 0 families in Nicodemus. The population density was 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 36.4 per square mile (14.0/km). The racial makeup was 14.29% (2)
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Soon the town began to grow and businesses became profitable; a hotel and two stores were established and a school and three churches were built. Social organizations such as the Grand Independent Benevolent Society of Kansans and
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migrants. The town undertook a major effort to bring a railroad route through Nicodemus, passing a vote to sell $ 16,000 of bonds to finance the projects. Ultimately, none of the three prospective railroad companies (the
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town. Residential lots cost $ 5 while commercial lots were $ 75. The promoters charged additional fees for establishing the settlers on the land. Efforts succeeded in bringing groups of colonists from Eastern Kansas and
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personal and group history and educational tours to cemeteries, homesteads, and school sites out in the historic township. There is also a roadside park located in the town which includes a playground and a picnic area.
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Hamilton, Kenneth Marvin. "The Origins and Early Promotion of Nicodemus: A Pre-Exodus, All-Black Town."
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New groups of settlers arrived in Nicodemus in 1878–79 from Kentucky and
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William A. Darity, Jr. (2021). Ibram X. Kendi; Keisha N. Blain (eds.).
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seat was held in Nicodemus, in which the town was defeated in favor of
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Schwendemann, Glen. "Nicodemus: Negro Haven on the Solomon."
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In search of Canaan : Black migration to Kansas, 1879–80
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Peopling the plains: Who Settled Where in Frontier Kansas
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takes place in Nicodemus in the late nineteenth century.
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992:(1850–1920), town secretary, later Kansas State auditor
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Kansas State Historical Society, Portrait of Nicodemus
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In Search Of Canaan: Black Migration to Kansas 1879–80
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1364:"Nicodemus Celebrates Heritage With 143rd Homecoming"
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1783:A history of Nicodemus, Graham County, Kansas
1702:. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1991.
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1793:1877 Historic Flyer
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