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'But, Will This Still be 'Demus?"
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| Title | 'But, Will This Still be 'Demus?" |
| Abstract | Article describes the past and present of Nicodemus, Kansas. The town was founded in 1877 by about 60 African American families from the Lexington, Kentucky, area who were intent on establishing a "Free State colony." |
| Notes | In 1996, five historic properties in the town of Nicodemus were designated as a National Historic Site, and are now managed by the National Park Service. |
| Author | Sherda Williams
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| Date | Spring, 2004 |
| Source | Journal of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society |
| Location | Periodical |
| Volume | 23 |
| Number | 1 |
| Page | 9-12 |
| Local Subject | Abolitionists
Pioneers
Nicodemus, Kansas
African Americans
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| Illustrations | Yes |
| Item Type | Magazine Article
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| Access This Item | This document is not available online. You may come to the Missouri Valley Room to view it or request a photocopy from the Library's Document Delivery service. http://www.kclibrary.org/copy-requests |
| Item ID | 211990 |
| CONTENTdm number | 20513 |
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