Verdon, South Dakota

Verdon, South Dakota
Town
Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°14′39″N98°05′57″W / 45.24417°N 98.09917°W / 45.24417; -98.09917
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Brown
Incorporated	1884 [1]
Area [2]
• 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 [3]	1,303 ft (397 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	3
• Density	11.90/sq mi (4.60/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-66660
GNIS feature ID	1267612 [3]

Verdon is a town in southeastern Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3 at the 2020 census. ^[5]

History

Verdon was platted in 1886. ^[6] It was named after the city of Verdun, France. ^[7] A post office was established at Verdon in 1887, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1982. ^[8] 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. ^[9]

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. ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all land. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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 [12] 2018 Estimate [13] [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[14] 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 6 people, 2 households, and 1 family residing in the town. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.3/km²). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 2 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 50.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 5.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 50.0% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 50 males.

See also

• List of towns in South Dakota

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society . Retrieved February 16, 2010.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Verdon, South Dakota
4. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. "U.S. Census Bureau: Verdon town, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
6. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 133.
7. "Profile for Verdon, South Dakota". ePodunk . Retrieved June 4, 2014.
8. "Brown County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
9. "Dolan to Groton, SD - Abandoned Rails". www.abandonedrails.com. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
10. Vanished South Dakota: Towns of Yesterday | PBS , retrieved September 4, 2023
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
12. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved July 20, 2014.
13. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 22, 2019.
14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.