Monowi

Monowi is a small city in rural Nebraska.

Monowi is somewhat famous due to the fact that it is the smallest incorporated city in the United States, with a population of one. The sole resident, Elsie Eiler, is not only the mayor, but also the local bartender and librarian.

Monowi is located on Nebraska's State Highway 12, between Grant Street and goes through the slightly busier Broad and Paulina Street.

As Monowi is very small, getting around on foot is fine. However, there are a few roads through the town, so moving by car is also an option.

Rudy’s Library for reading the wonderful books, and driving through the town and looking at the abandoned buildings, or just stroll around the town.

The town is mostly abandoned, besides Elsie’s home, and it might be good to drive by all the abandoned buildings, or there is Broad Street which has Elsie’s Tavern and Rudy’s Library.

• Monowi Tavern, 9 Broad St. The only eatery in Monowi. It has good steak and ribs, and it has tasty and cold beer to drink. (updated Dec 2025)

Monowi doesn’t really have anywhere to sleep, visit the nearest village, Lynch for a hotel or an Airbnb. If someone wants to become a resident to sleep here, ask the only resident, Elsie Eiler for a house.