Dannevirke, Nebraska facts for kids
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Dannevirke, Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
Dannevirke is a small, unincorporated community located in Howard County, Nebraska, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
A Look Back: Dannevirke's History
The story of Dannevirke began in the 1880s. This was when a post office was first set up there. Many of the first people who settled in this area came from Denmark. Because of their Danish heritage, they chose to name their new home "Dannevirke."
Why the Name Dannevirke?
The name "Dannevirke" comes from an old and very important Danish fortification. This was a large system of walls and defenses built in Denmark long ago. It helped protect the country from invaders. Naming their new community "Dannevirke" was a way for the settlers to honor their homeland and its history.
