Community Information

In 1866 Peter Schauble settled on land near the present Village of Pilger location. Peter Pilger later purchased the land and Pilger was incorporated by 1887. The Stanton County Historical Society Museum located in Pilger details the history of the area. The Village of Pilger is rich in history and full of life with a reputation for being a quiet, close-knit, family-oriented community. The economy is based on agriculture production, cattle, agri-business and sand and gravel mining. Many residents commute to jobs in nearby Wisner, Stanton and Norfolk. Pilger Days brings the community and visitors from neighboring towns together the last weekend in July with a variety of family activities: street dance, tractor pull, mud volleyball, ball tournaments, pool games, kids’ water fights, youth parade, Fireman’s BBQ, kids’ tractor pull, auctions, raffles, Home Run derby, and family get togethers.

The Village of Pilger operates a successful Transfer Station/Recycling Facility serving Stanton and communities in surrounding counties. Pilger’s progressive philosophy and community improvement initiatives have been recognized by the Nebraska Community Improvement Program, Tree City USA, Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District and the Outstanding 100 Top Rural Development Initiative Program. Planning is underway for a new municipal swimming pool and camping facility at the Pilger Park. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the area include amenities at the 40-acre Pilger State Recreation Area and the Red Fox State Wildlife Management Area.