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Verdon, South Dakota
Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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)
 • 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 town in southeastern Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census.

History

Verdon was platted in 1886. It was named after the city of Verdun, France. A post office was established at Verdon in 1887, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1982. Verdon was served by a branch of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Doland and Groton. The line was abandoned in 1970, with the last passenger service to the town being in 1965.

On January 12, 1888, a blizzard hit Verdon suddenly. Students in the township's school, located about a mile north of town along the railroad tracks, were stranded. A rescue party was organized and went to the school with a wagon set on the tracks. A human chain was formed and successfully ferried the students back to town safely on the wagon.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 5 people, 2 households, and 1 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.0 inhabitants per square mile (7.7/km2). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 16.0 per square mile (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 2 households, of which 50.0% were married couples living together and 50.0% were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 22.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 60% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

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