Verdon, South Dakota facts for kids
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Verdon, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3 |
| • Density | 11.90/sq mi (4.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-66660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267612 |
Verdon is a small town located in the southeastern part of Brown County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of only 3 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Verdon
Verdon was officially planned and laid out in 1886. It was named after the city of Verdun, which is in France. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Verdon in 1887. It stayed open for many years until it closed in 1982.
A railroad line, run by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, used to serve Verdon. This line connected the towns of Doland and Groton. The last time passengers could travel by train to Verdon was in 1965. The entire railroad line was eventually closed down in 1970.
The Blizzard of 1888
On January 12, 1888, a very sudden and severe snowstorm, called a blizzard, hit Verdon. Students at the local school, which was about a mile north of town, got stuck because of the heavy snow.
A group of people from the town quickly organized a rescue mission. They used a wagon that could travel on the railroad tracks to reach the school. To bring the children back safely, they formed a "human chain." This meant people held onto each other, guiding the students from the school to the wagon. All the students were successfully brought back to town safely.
Geography of Verdon
Verdon is a very small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Verdon's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 136 | — | |
| 1920 | 90 | −33.8% | |
| 1930 | 69 | −23.3% | |
| 1940 | 65 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 34 | −47.7% | |
| 1960 | 28 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 18 | −35.7% | |
| 1980 | 7 | −61.1% | |
| 1990 | 7 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 3 | −40.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the official count of people living in Verdon was 5. These 5 people lived in 2 different homes, called households. Only 1 of these households was a family.
The town had 4 housing units, which are places where people can live. All the people living in Verdon at that time were identified as White.
Out of the 2 households, half of them (50.0%) were married couples living together. The other half (50.0%) were not families. No households were made up of just one person. On average, each household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Verdon in 2010 was 22.5 years old. No residents were under 18 years old. Most of the residents (60%) were between 18 and 24 years old. Another 40% were between 45 and 64 years old. There were no residents aged 25 to 44, or 65 and older. The population was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Verdon (Dakota del Sur) para niños
