Community Information

A community of German immigrants left Wisconsin and traveled to the Nebraska Territory in a caravan of 52 wagons. Upon arriving an argument ensued. Some liked it, others wanted to keep going west and some wanted to go back to Madison. The minister of the community, tired of the dissension, placed a pole in the ground and wrote in big letters “H-A-D-E-R,” meaning quarrel in German. The sign remained to keep the memory of this dispute in mind. When the post office was established the spelling was changed to “Hadar”. Community pride and growth is evident in the new homes being built and the active community spirit. Residents commute to jobs in Pierce, Norfolk and other communities in the area. This welcoming, neighborly community is a great place to raise a family.