Welcome to Nicodemus
Nicodemus is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the
Reconstruction period following the Civil War and represents a largely untold story of the
western expansion and settlement of the Great Plains.
Nicodemus arose from the efforts of an organized group of African Americans who wanted to create a supportive viable African American
community, relying on the values of home life, education, religion, hard work, and the social,
religious, and political organizations that grew out of a tradition of mutual assistance.
Nicodemus continues its heritage through organizations that promote local inititives and
economic growth while preserving its strong historical foundation.