Brule Nebraska 69127

Brule was founded in 1886 when Major Isaac Barton and his wife Elizabeth purchased land for the townsite, with growth driven by the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad. It takes its name from the Brule (Sicangu) Sioux, who had camped in the area.

Brule is an incorporated village with a 2020 Census population of 331, continuing a slow decline from 372 in 2000. Its ZIP code is 69127. The local economy is agriculture-centered, with a smaller share in retail, education, and healthcare employment; the town's best-known present-day feature is its annual "Brule Day" community celebration held the first Saturday in August.