Dwight Nebraska

Dwight, Nebraska

Dwight is a village in Richardson Township, Butler County, Nebraska. With a population of approximately 229 (2020), Dwight is a small farming community in southern Butler County.

History

Dwight was started in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. Many of the town's early settlers came from Dwight, Illinois, which inspired the choice of name. The village has produced several notable figures, including Ernest R. Kouma, a Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean War; Ad Liska, a Major League Baseball pitcher; and Alfred Ernest Novak, a Roman Catholic bishop.

Location & Geography

Dwight sits at approximately 41.083°N, 97.019°W, at an elevation of 1,621 feet, in Richardson Township. The village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles.

Community

Dwight's population has grown in recent years, from 204 in the 2010 census to 229 in 2020 — one of the few Butler County villages to see growth over that period. The village retains its small-town character amid the surrounding farmland of southern Butler County.

Dwight, Nebraska (68635)

Village in Richardson Township, Butler County, started in 1887 when the railroad reached the site. Named for Dwight, Illinois, home of many early settlers. Birthplace of Medal of Honor recipient Ernest R. Kouma. Population approximately 229 (2020 census).

ZIP: 68635 · Pop: ~229 · Elevation: 1,621 ft · Designation: Village

One of Butler County's few growing villages in recent census counts.

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