LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LOGAN, KS

Nicodemus National Historic Site Ranger on Wheels The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site Credit: Jasperdo

The Logan Area Historical Museum is a small museum located in Logan, Kansas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Logan and the surrounding area. The museum was established in 1984 and is operated by the Logan Area Historical Society.

The museum is housed in a former bank building that was built in 1907. The building was donated to the historical society in the 1980s and was renovated to become the museum. The museum has several rooms filled with exhibits, including a room dedicated to the history of the town of Logan, a room with displays on local businesses and industries, and a room with exhibits on agriculture and farming in the area.

The museum also has a collection of artifacts and memorabilia, including photographs, documents, and objects from the early days of the town. Some of the highlights of the collection include a collection of antique tools and farming equipment, a display on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and a collection of vintage clothing and accessories.

The Logan Area Historical Museum is open from May through September and is staffed by volunteers. The museum is a great place to learn about the history of Logan and the surrounding area, and it is a must-visit for anyone interested in local history.

LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LOGAN KS. US MID #8402000055

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Nicodemus National Historic Site Ranger on Wheels The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site "African Methodist Episcopal Church The A.M.E. Church (African Methodist Episcopal) was built in 1885 of limestone and was later finished with stucco in the 1940's. This church was one of the three churches which provided the place of worship to the many residents of Nicodemus. It was closed for religious services in the 19-0's*." (Text from sign in front of the building.) *Date unreadable on sign. The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site "African Methodist Episcopal Church The A.M.E. Church (African Methodist Episcopal) was built in 1885 of limestone and was later finished with stucco in the 1940's. This church was one of the three churches which provided the place of worship to the many residents of Nicodemus. It was closed for religious services in the 19-0's*." (Text from sign in front of the building.) *Date unreadable on sign. The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site "District No.1 Nicodemus School District No. 1 Nicodemus School, the first school established in Graham County, is a one-story, wood sided structure with a hipped roof. It was built in 1918 on the same site as the original school, (built around 1887) which burned. The school closed in the late fifties and children in Nicodemus now commute to Bogue." (Text from sign in front of building.) The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site "District No.1 Nicodemus School District No. 1 Nicodemus School, the first school established in Graham County, is a one-story, wood sided structure with a hipped roof. It was built in 1918 on the same site as the original school, (built around 1887) which burned. The school closed in the late fifties and children in Nicodemus now commute to Bogue." (Text from sign in front of building.) The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.
Nicodemus National Historic Site "District No.1 Nicodemus School District No. 1 Nicodemus School, the first school established in Graham County, is a one-story, wood sided structure with a hipped roof. It was built in 1918 on the same site as the original school, (built around 1887) which burned. The school closed in the late fifties and children in Nicodemus now commute to Bogue." (Text from sign in front of building.) The town of Nicodemus, Kansas was founded in 1877 by black settlers fleeing the Jim Crow Laws of the Deep South. The town prospered for awhile, however when the railroad bypassed the town it began a long decline. Today less than 100 people live in Nicodemus. The National Park Service, together with the residents of Nicodemus, preserve five historic buildings in the historic town.

Contact LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
219 W MAIN ST
LOGAN
KS
67646

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

< KOESTER HOUSE MUSEUM KANSAS BARBED WIRE MUSEUM >

Find more LOGAN KS Museums

What 3 Words

///squads.truckload.extract. Near Phillipsburg, Kansas

Nearby Museums

LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM DANE G HANSEN MEMORIAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC

Map of LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402000055
Name LOGAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.661733, -99.569424
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 147
US Census Tract: 475200
US Census Block: 2191