Verdigre, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Verdigre, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Verdigre: east side of Main Street looking north from 5th Avenue
Location of Verdigre, Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Knox
Area
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2)
• Land	0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	1,371 ft (418 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	554
• Density	1,010.95/sq mi (390.65/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68783
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-50370
GNIS feature ID	2400055

Verdigre is a small village located in Knox County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known for its friendly community and a special annual festival. In 2020, about 554 people lived there.

History of Verdigre

Verdigre was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. This happened just before the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad tracks reached the area. The village got its name from a nearby stream called Verdigre Creek.

In 1971, Verdigre was the location of an unfortunate incident during a professional wrestling match. A wrestler named Alberto Torres was injured while competing.

Geography of Verdigre

Verdigre is a small place in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People

How Many People Live Here?

As of the 2010 census, there were 575 people living in Verdigre. These people lived in 246 households, and 126 of these were families. The village had about 1045 people per square mile (403 people per square kilometer).

Many households (48.8%) were not families. About 48% of all households had only one person living there. Also, 29.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 1.94 people, and the average family had 2.74 people.

Age Groups in Verdigre

The average age of people in Verdigre in 2010 was 56.7 years old.

• 15.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
• 3.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 14% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 40.7% were 65 years of age or older.

There were slightly more females than males in the village. About 46.1% of the population was male, and 53.9% was female.

Kolach Days Festival

Verdigre proudly calls itself "The Kolach Capital of the World." A kolach is a tasty pastry that comes from Czech and Slovak traditions. It usually has a fruit filling, like poppy seeds, prunes, cherries, or blueberries. It's a bit like a Danish pastry.

Every summer, usually in the second week of June, Verdigre hosts a big festival to celebrate the kolach. This festival is a lot of fun and includes many activities for everyone.

Activities at Kolach Days

During Kolach Days, you can find:

• Exciting rides
• Tractor pulls
• Fun duck and turtle races
• Live music performances
• Mud volleyball games
• Kolach eating contests
• Many other community activities

The festival also crowns its annual Kolach Queen and King. You can buy fresh kolaches at the local bakery. There are also outdoor stalls on Main Street selling local crafts and produce.

Notable People from Verdigre

Some well-known people have come from Verdigre:

• Pauline Davis - She was a politician who served in the California state legislature.
• William R. Schmidt (1889–1966) - He was a major general in the United States Army during World War II.

See also

In Spanish: Verdigre (Nebraska) para niños