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Garrison, Nebraska
Garrison is a village in Union Township, Butler County, Nebraska. With a population of approximately 55 (2020), Garrison is one of the smallest incorporated villages in Butler County.
History
Garrison was laid out in the late 1870s when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after William Lloyd Garrison, the prominent 19th-century American abolitionist. A local post office served the community from 1880 until it closed in 1965.
Location & Geography
Garrison sits at approximately 41.176°N, 97.163°W, at an elevation of 1,598 feet, in Union Township. The village covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles.
Community
Garrison's population has declined over recent decades, from 67 in the 2000 census to 54 in 2010 and 55 in 2020 — a pattern common among Butler County's smallest villages. Garrison retains its quiet rural character amid the surrounding farmland near David City.
Garrison, Nebraska (68632)
Village in Union Township, Butler County, laid out in the late 1870s when the railroad reached the site. Named for abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. Population approximately 55 (2020 census).
ZIP: 68632 · Pop: ~55 · Elevation: 1,598 ft · Designation: Village
One of Butler County's smallest incorporated villages.