Yuma Street Historic District
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LocationYuma Street, Manhattan, Kansas
ArchitectJohn Walters
Yuma Street Historic District | |
| Location | Yuma Street, Manhattan, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°10′51″N 96°33′22″W / 39.18083°N 96.55611°W |
| Architect | John Walters |
| NRHP reference No. | 100008518[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 3, 2023 |
The Yuma Street Historic District in Manhattan, Kansas is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 3, 2023. It was a historic center for the Black community in Manhattan, emerging during the American period of racial segregation. The Yuma Street Historic District stands in the southern portion of Manhattan. It includes the Second Baptist Church, United Service Organization, Douglass Park, Douglass School, and Shepard Chapel.