Virgil is a very small city located in Greenwood County in the U.S. state of Kansas. According to the 2010 census, the community had 71 residents. Like many small municipalities in the American Midwest, Virgil functions as a local center for the surrounding agricultural area and is part of the broader rural landscape of Greenwood County.
Location and setting
Virgil sits within a predominantly rural county and is surrounded by farmland, pasture, and open prairie typical of central United States landscapes. Its setting makes agriculture and land management important to daily life. Residents commonly travel to larger nearby towns or the county seat for a wider range of services and government functions.
History and development
The community developed during the era of 19th‑century settlement that shaped much of Kansas and the Great Plains. Small towns in this region frequently formed around agriculture, transportation routes and local trade; Virgil grew as part of that pattern. Over time, changes in transportation, farming practices and population movement have influenced the town's size and institutions.
Economy and community life
Economic activity in and around Virgil is primarily tied to farming, ranching and businesses that serve local residents. Community life in towns of this size often centers on local institutions such as churches, volunteer organizations and neighborhood events. Many residents also commute to jobs in larger communities in the county or neighboring counties.
Notable characteristics and services
- County: Greenwood County.
- State: Kansas.
- Recorded population: 71 (2010, census).
- Rural economy: predominately agriculture and local services.
Virgil is representative of many small Midwestern towns: modest in population, closely tied to surrounding land use and with a local identity shaped by history, family ties and community institutions. For current details about services, events or demographic updates, local county resources and state records provide the most recent information.