Strang

History

Strang had its start in the 1880s by the building of the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad through that territory. Strang was first settled in 1886, and was known as Media. About a month later, it became known as Bixby because it was thought that Media sounded like too many other towns in the area. In April 1886, the settlement was renamed Strang after A. L. Strang donated a windmill and water pump to the town. That windmill still stands today in downtown Strang, on Main Street. Around the turn of the century, fires ravaged the town. The two largest and most destructive fires occurred on October 10, 1899, and July 12, 1934. The fire of 1934 consumed one town block, including the post office, grocery store, cafe, and a residence. The following buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places: * Strang Town Hall/jail juilding * Belle Prairie Township Hall Building * Strang Public School

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Strang is located along U.S. 81, and slightly south of Nebraska Highway 74. Nebraska Spur 30D, known locally as Main Street, passes through central Strang.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · GENEVA · 271 students · 15.1:1 ratio
• FILLMORE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
  High · GENEVA · 178 students · 11.1:1 ratio
• SHICKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  Elementary · SHICKLEY · 106 students · 8.2:1 ratio
• SHICKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  High · SHICKLEY · 58 students · 7.3:1 ratio