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Monowi, NE - Has a Population of 1

It doesn't get much more small-town than Monowi, Nebraska. The town is home to only one resident named Elsie Eiler. The town was home to around 150 people during the 1930s, but that number shrank as people moved out in search of jobs. Eiler's husband passed away in 2004, making her the town's sole resident. She now runs the town library and tavern, and she also serves as the town's mayor. As such, she must pay herself taxes every year, according to Atlas Obscura.

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Next time you happen to be traveling through Nebraska, think about giving Monowi and Eiler a visit; there's no telling how long the town has left. It's also not every day you have the opportunity to be served drinks by a town's mayor.