Stromsburg, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stromsburg, Nebraska
City
Stromsburg brick street and Valkommen sign, September 2011
Nickname(s):  Swede Capital of Nebraska
Location in the state of Nebraska, USA
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Polk
Area
• Total	1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2)
• Land	1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,680 ft (510 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,028
• Density	1,115.12/sq mi (430.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68666
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-47465
GNIS feature ID	2395988
U.S. Routes
Website	www.stromsburgnebraska.com

Stromsburg is a city located in Polk County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,028 people lived there.

History of Stromsburg

Stromsburg Library, built in 1918.

Stromsburg was settled a long time ago in Nebraska. A group of Swedish settlers came here in the 1860s. They had lived in Illinois for a few years before.

These settlers were led by Lewis Headstrom, who helped people buy and sell land. They thought the area looked a bit like their old home in Sweden. So, they named their new town Stromsburg, after a part of Ockelbo, Sweden.

Early Buildings and Bricks

By the 1880s, Stromsburg had two brick factories. Many buildings made from these local bricks are still standing today. These include:

• The Viking Center, which used to be an Opera House and is now a community center.
• The Cornerstone Bank.
• Two businesses on the east side of the town square.
• Several homes.

You can still see brick streets around the city square in Stromsburg. A brick Carnegie library was built in Stromsburg in 1918.

Town Square and Welcome Sign

The downtown area of Stromsburg has a town square in its center. This square is a park with green lawns and old trees. Festivals and events are often held here. In the middle of the square, there is a two-story Swedish-style brick building. It has colorful paintings and the words "Välkommen" on it, which means "Welcome" in Swedish.

Swede Capital of Nebraska

In 1966, Governor Frank B. Morrison gave Stromsburg the special title of the "Swede Capital of Nebraska." This happened at the Swedish Festival. The Swedish Festival is held every June and celebrates Stromsburg's Swedish heritage.

Schools in Stromsburg

Stromsburg Public School opened in 1887. It operated until 2002. Then, the Stromsburg school district joined with Benedict, Nebraska to create the Cross County Community School.

Geography of Stromsburg

Stromsburg is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Swedish Festival Celebration

Every summer, Stromsburg hosts its Swedish Festival. This weekend-long event celebrates the town's strong Swedish heritage.

• Traditional Swedish foods are made and sold at "Grandma's Kitchen."
• The Stromsburg Public Library holds events about family history and Swedish culture.
• There are craft shows where local artists sell their work.
• You can also watch live Viking demonstrations!

People of Stromsburg

In 2010, there were 1,171 people living in Stromsburg. Most of the people (97.3%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Stromsburg was 46.4 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 27.9% were 65 years or older.

Notable People from Stromsburg

• Lynn Boden, a professional football player.
• George Flippin MD, a doctor and American football player.
• Idael Makeever, a poet.
• Charles Henry Morrill, a businessman. Morrill County, Nebraska was named after him.

See also

In Spanish: Stromsburg (Nebraska) para niños