I Investigated the World's Smallest Town

[@sy253sea]

This sweet old lady is living her best life. It may not suit others but it does to her. Keep on living life grandma

[@lynamae7026]

So heart warming to see a woman of her age wanting to be there for people. There is a big lesson to learn from this beautiful soul. Elsie you rock love. Blessings to you

[@johnsmith2394]

i feel relief knowing there are actually people visiting her everyday.

[@RainGuilty]

Here or there? Bc I’m confused, di u live there?

[@Jabandoriver]

Err werr 😢

[@Waltyworld]

I know 😢

[@shynebayarea510]

Why? She choose to live there

[@sleepyswan]

Her = as in the the lady

[@lindahaggard6416]

How does she keep that happy attitude in the midst of consuming loneliness? She is remarkable!

[@haroldgoodman130]

What makes you think she is lonely? She could but doesn't want to leave. Maybe she is the one who has it all together and the rest of us watching these stupid videos are morons. I vote for the latter.

[@Veronica.A.]

​@@haroldgoodman130Yes, me too.

[@twfaucet]

not evb gets lonely like that

[@JayKayHere64]

Loneliness and solitude are two very different things. One thing I have learned in life is that most have a similar amount of social energy (although there are a few that are very different on both ends of the spectrum). Some expend it in quick bursts, some let it out on a even keel and some slowly over a long period without expending it all. Loneliness is not so much about how much solitude and socialization you have, but the quality of that time. The latter social type is most likely the more lonely even though they usually spend the most time in social situations but never spend the full amount of social energy compared to the first type that spends all their social energy in a short time.

[@4lim]

Elsie is so great for running the tavern and village all by herself, mad respect.

[@Graymenn]

Clearly she doesn’t.

[@ILoveKanyeWest2004]

⁠​⁠@@Graymennshe’s only one person

[@Graymenn]

@@ILoveKanyeWest2004 yea

[@polemonek]

Elsie is the answer why everybody left, if you know what I MEAN

[@ElPipiTheOriginal]

​@@polemonekwhat

[@mayfleur36]

I love Elsie ❤ She’s a take no nonsense kind of woman, and tough as nails. I first saw her in a video by Kara & Nate, when they were driving around the US. They also stopped in Monowi, and met this little spitfire.

[@metalboy1986]

She reminded me of my great grandmother she hated being in big crowds and the big city because she grew up in a small town in Australia and moved here after ww2. It didn’t matter when or why you could always go up to her house and talk to her even if it was 3 am. And she was never scared to tell you how she felt about something

[@uPilot]

Yeah

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

My mom would be like your grand mother she is a person who avoids talking to others but on occasion she might see me or my siblings or very nice people to chat with.

[@uPilot]

@@WilliamHollinger2019 great!

[@grahamcracker659]

this is scare, my cat is sad

[@joshgee8714]

@@metalboy1986 you don't have to lie on KZbin metal man

[@tyme9040]

I started this video feeling bad for Elsie and left feeling happy! I'm glad to see people actually care about Elsie and drive to keep her company.

[@2yldy]

Elsie is so wholesome! It’s so cool that a 90 year old is still willing to do so much! Thanks Isaiah for more interesting content ❤

[@dertpert]

Elsie for mayor!!!!!

[@Mass1fy]

@@dertpert technically, she is since she is the only resident and has the badge

[@dertpert]

@@Mass1fy Then we can advance: ELSIE FOR PRESIDENT!!

[@itzrowz]

wow

[@Anna-if7by]

@@dertpert no Elsie for QUEEN

[@lynneruark]

That library!! Wow. What a blessing to have that all to yourself.

[@teresah.6696]

I would like those old National Geographic Magazines.

[@Kira-pv4xq]

People talk about how she lives alone but gets many visitors, but people seem to forget the town of Gross he saw with only 2 residents, and since it’s overshadowed by Modowi, the smallest town, it doesn’t get many visitors. So really, Gross is the true most mysterious town.

[@jotaro7940]

Hey

[@justablank1184]

Imagine Gross is just the past Monowi with another sweet old lady running a tavern with her loving husband.

[@saltycube]

Yea I the town of gross gets overshadowed my modowi so they’re probably more lonely then her which is pretty sad

[@bilwur4283]

​@@jotaro7940 what are you doing here, your supposed to be dead. Silly Jotaro

[@davidmelendez1675]

She's right about the privacy part in city you don't have any privacy... In the city people are more paranoid mainly because people do more drugs..

[@robertwynn5844]

I live in northern Nebraska. This is where you go when you want peace and quiet. I love it here.

[@foreverunsaved6661]

Bingo. But if this nosey joker showed up at my place, I would ask him one time to leave me alone. I would be respectful, but if he kept talking and bothering me, something would happen.

[@andypham1636]

Isaiah??@@foreverunsaved6661

[@codybell3706]

@@foreverunsaved6661freak

[@tomneff7030]

But where does she have to go to get groceries? And what if she has to go to the doctor? Does she drive? Too many unanswered questions.

[@CarrotZegarrett]

Same

[@brieferrara7]

Amazing to see Elsie moving around and mentally sharp at her age!

[@KnowaWasTakenYT]

But she doesn’t like Oprah and Rosie O’Donell. You know what that means lol

[@avatheapple]

@@KnowaWasTakenYT what

[@calvinmcmillen2729]

Honestly I feel lucky my 93 year old great granny is able to walk/not be on oxygen

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

Means she's smart in my book@@KnowaWasTakenYT

[@Mike--Oxmall]

Shes only 32, living alone has made her look older.

[@bigd9040]

"I don't like Rosie O'Donnell and I don't like Oprah Winfrey " 😂 savage

[@JamesWilson-sb9iq]

They both are terrible especially Rosie

[@VeronicaJohnson-yq4sw]

Smart woman!! 😅

[@shahonchen6661]

Agree, I don't like those unctuous & glitzy women!

[@lily-rose7982]

She's not alone with that sentiment 😅

[@debbieschultz9768]

Evil women!!!!

[@dimitristypaldos]

Elsie is just so kind and polite... and also all these are SO good for her age, great video!

[@Akh_123]

What about gross from nebraska

[@AxoTheGamer]

@@Akh_123?

[@Akh_123]

@@AxoTheGamer a town that has the same energy as monowi

[@evan_ception]

I'm from Nebraska originally and Elsie reminds me so much of my great-grandmother and my other older relatives. Pretty much all of them shared her sense of humor and were self-reliant well into their 90s. Most Nebraskans, even ones who live in larger towns, are often raised to be self-reliant, kind, and welcoming even to strangers. I remember when I was younger and my grandpa would stop and have 10-15 minute conversations with people and when he was done I would ask who that was and he would say, "I have no idea".

[@jamesw6484]

It cracked me when she said, they are running sting operations to bust me😂😂😂😂. This government is a joke lol

[@renslo689]

What a sweet old lady, she's doing great for 90. Great video

[@kimchiba4570]

What a lovely lady and a well kept tavern...this is one great reason to hear to the us

[@sagarkunwar3976]

Elsie is so wholesome! It’s so cool that a 90 year old is still willing to do so much! RIp to her Husband ..... 🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@shaunembleton4624]

Brilliant! You got that interview because you went and spoke with that lovely lady on her term's. Great journalism 🎉

[@Little_Angel33]

I am proud for the people who come and visit Elsie and I cannot believe that she is running the tavern all by herself. RESPECT FOR ELSIE 😍🥰😇😊🥺💖💗

[@Little_Angel33]

She is very sweet,beautiful and loving, and I love her😊❤

[@IntrovertedSeekerFreePlayer]

I wish I will be independent as her

[@Akh_123]

Omg, you do not use that many emojis

[@darkside_himself]

mad respect to the cameraman for sticking with Isaiah for his adventures

[@misterghee1]

Yeah Billy Trypod😊

[@Aelfraed26]

A 90-year-old lady living alone in the middle of nowhere has more social interactions than me

[@johnnylego807]

People don’t realize she’s all alone a few hrs away from the nearest person!!! No one to run too when there trouble, No one if something goes wrong, she’s totally self sufficient, absolutely incredible. wish you woulda asked her about if there is anything spooky abt living alone out there, or about what she does when she needs medical care. Very interesting

[@way_of_escape]

Okay but this isn’t true. She’s 15 minutes away from another small town.

[@SuperSPatrick]

lol No. She is not far from other people.

[@Akh_123]

Ok but what about buffalo from wyoming

[@myschool2796]

There is a private group that keeps visiting her everyday She is fine

[@LisaRucker-x8k]

She's happy.she has visitors everyday.

[@Gamble661]

Elsie has a richer life than many others who live in towns and cities with lots of people. Good for her.

[@shannondore]

That lovely lady is living my dream. Alone in the middle of nowhere, peace, quiet, and no hustle and bustle. She's lucky.😊

[@It_Is_I_I]

You know, even though the town has only one person, it's size is only 134 acres, which gives it a significantly higher population density than many other towns

[@philosoraptor777]

If Elsie needs someone to carry on her legacy, my family and I volunteer!

[@jacobmotacek4491]

Elsie is such a nice lady in person. My old school picture is up on her wall

[@kevinyowait2463]

Wow! Amazing. I wouldnt mind living there and helping Elsie in the Bar. Watching from Papua New Guinea South Pacific. 🇵🇬 😊

[@thevipermoon]

Respect for Isaiah for visiting the smallest town in the whole world, everybody needs some one to talk to❤

[@Akh_123]

HOW DO YOU NOT KNOWN ABOUT THIS

[@BladePocok]

@@Akh_123 Its not advertised that much.

[@Akh_123]

@@BladePocok love people commented my 5 to 10 month comment

[@BladePocok]

@@Akh_123 Just watched this video now, sorry!

[@MegaRetr]

Amazing to see Elsie moving around)))

[@bb3ca201]

OMG Elsie sounds like a complete gem 🤗 You almost want to make the trip to Monowi just to see the legend

[@european51]

It seems your trip was all worth it, what a treat to meet this lady and talk to her, just an open book.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I’m with Elsie in crowds, I live in 🇬🇧in a medium sized northern town, if I go into the town centre it can be fairly busy, I can walk sort of straight and move for a few people, no stress at all. But in cities, particularly London 🤦🏼‍♀️you can’t take 2 steps without changing route, instead of a soft wavy line route it’s more of a sharp zigzag. Not my idea of fun at all and downright stressful!

[@timmyfung01]

as a Canadian living in Alberta, this is not a surprise to me, we have our fair share of small towns and empty spaces as well. because of work I drove by small towns a lot, most of the folks living in places like this are usually friendly, genuine and more talkative than I expect them to be. from what I feel, most of these small town people live in there because they have been living in there for most of their lives, and they accustomed themselves into that life style.

[@ryujibackyeah4189]

This town ain't big enough for the two of us

[@Quad-Zilla]

😂

[@maryk446]

Good one!

[@rdjilzl]

lol

[@dustinwatkins7843]

"both of us" is the quote. almost had it

[@bigmaxcc]

Duck dodgers 😎

[@johnderfler5183]

That's OK Elsie, lots of people don't like Oprah and Rossie.

[@TheVeezyFamily]

Great video and Isiah, you are a total inspiration! Thanks so much for everything. See you soon❤

[@wotaddictglobal]

It's nice to know that people go and visit her so far out. God bless :)

[@monke5146]

LOVE YOU MAN BEEN HERE SINCE THE BEGINNING DONT STOP

[@GreenGrow-ck3pg]

Ilu2 practice safe ex

[@ExploreAnywhere.]

Elsie is NOT 90 yet lol. Only 88. I’m from Nebraska I love history and small villages. I’m about 4 hours away from Monowi and I’ve known about it for 6 or 7 years now. I still haven’t made my way up there to visit with Elise and admire the decaying of the small town. Elsie is a individual that you’d might want her to live for ever lol. I mean without her their is no more Monowi. And let’s say when she dies one of her kids move there. It still won’t be the same. Although It’s still good that her child took over. I e told my friend about this and he doesn’t even live in the united states. He thought that was so bizarre especially when i mentioned her old age.

[@josephj1373]

She's so wholesome and sweet but is most likely she is always being asked questions by influencers

[@josephj1373]

Bit rude innit

[@adrianakoneska3601]

I think i know why there is only 1 person that lives there I think Russia nuked it

[@adrianakoneska3601]

that is why it’s wrecked

[@lotus_flower2000]

She said her role is to be someone to talk to.

[@martinevisser1778]

Elsie is so wholesome! I wish her much luck!

[@Hunter-Winchester]

This was a fantastic story! I'm glad she spoke to you. I can definitely understand her sense of loyalty to her home town & all the memories there ❤

[@gregberzinski]

The Judge, the Jury, and the Exectioner. Elsie.

[@sammyitsyaboi]

Elsie is so pure We must protect her at all cost

[@paulabiva4632]

Man, you just earned one subscriber. Keep it up. Much love from the Philippines!

[@tristan_840]

6:19 This would be a good album cover

[@Мекяко]

I would

[@nubiacairo8835]

She's a brave woman. I hope she'll start getting more customers now.

[@PaoPaoBrB]

imagine this is ai generated

[@JakubRK]

Lol yeah

[@ProVertexYT]

Fr 😂

[@tylerrobinson7019]

Lol

[@aymanmuhsen099]

💀💀

[@Koffe3BeanzYT]

Imagine lol

[@evs_eve]

In the town lives only one person. Him: What are *_they_* hiding here

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Why is there an anime girl pointing a gun at me

[@PotterPossum1989]

You can refer to a singular person as they. There is someone standing outside; what are they doing?

[@SuperSPatrick]

Kara and Nate did a great video of this place and Elsie. They also asked permission to enter the buildings. She has regulars come in every day, it's a popular spot to eat.

[@TTPham-eq4tt]

I had seen Kara and Nate's video and it was so nice, they did a great job showcasing the town and interacting with Elsie. Meanwhile, the intro to this video was so annoying to me, all the assumptions and comment of there being something sinister going on was too much for me lol I went straight to the comments😂

[@ElioDomeq]

I was expecting a rude not welcoming person and we just found the most badass granny on America

[@tyty_epicgamer6883]

I wouldn’t be patient enough to wait 15 hours just to stay at that town for one day lol

[@goofy-aaahhhgoober]

That's why Isaiah did it and not you

[@4lim]

haha

[@ashtonlacasandile2420]

But imagine taking elsies job..... you would have to stay in one place for 40+ years probably for 15 hours every. Day.

[@Akh_123]

OMG, THE NEWS WAS COVERING MONOWI. HOW DO U NOT KNOW ABOUT IT, ALSO LOL DIED LIKE 1 YEAR AGO SO STOP

[@AprilLeon]

Elsie is a sweetheart. Wow I couldn’t imagine living all alone in a town especially at night.

[@ellie9444]

I live in Nebraska and for someone famous to even come to the state is huge for us❤

[@WILL_prodz]

As a Nebraskan I can confirm

[@dawsonheiser1998]

My dad actually grew up near Monowi and my family and I live only an hour away from Monowi. One of the menu items the Heiser Special is actually named after my grandfather

[@someguy1894]

we need to re populate this town i dont want this lady to be alone

[@myschool2796]

Be alone? The nearest town to her with an actual population is only 15 Minutes away. And no. There is a bunch of people that keep visiting her every single day

[@Codisrocks]

@@myschool2796 not to mention there's people living a mile or two outside of the town.

[@myschool2796]

@@Codisrocks True

[@antoniohernandez-yx6xu]

Gotta luv 'er! 🥰 Thanks for the visit.

[@Yooperblood]

im driving from wyoming to wisconsin next week. i just decided ill stop in and get some food in monowi!

[@gingercat555]

Well you may both have a aching back side (butt) after a 15 hour drive ... but what you gained from meeting Elsie is priceless ... Elsie is as sharp as they come mentally and in good shape physically too. I would not want to argue with Elsie ... I bet she has a gun behind that counter ... really enjoyed your video ... well done.

[@bkp1st]

Elsie would be the greatest grandma ever

[@Julie-q1z]

She sure would

[@jayadams8934]

I love the creativity of your videos man. Keep it up. 👍

[@ImFakeHuman]

Give this man some respect. He does so much for us.

[@jemsonvego2895]

Being an introvert, this is a place is fit for me😇 Enjoying solitude and peace.

[@VickieMcKnight]

Right totally agree

[@daniellynn3240]

This makes me want to go out and visit just for the conversation😢. For me that’s a 2100mi round trip. Sounds like a fun trip!

[@murrowboy]

The irony if living in a town of one person and being socialable as hell. She doesn't like crowds but she loves being around people.

[@WoahItsKris]

I'm Nebraskan, after watching this, I now really wanna go to monowi, it's only a few hours away so I'm gonna talk to my parents about it before watching the videos I'd say the reason most of these places have nobody is cause the majority of us are in big cities like Lincoln and Omaha

[@calebwilliams3055]

Ah yes the sprawling metropolis’ of Lincoln and Omaha 😄

[@WILL_prodz]

What about grand island and Kearney also I’m Nebraskan GO BIG RED🏈!

[@chofy9993]

Please protect this lady at all costs!!!!

[@joshbryant4329]

He never gives up to make us laugh or be happy❤❤❤keep up the good work man

[@WarDog793]

I'm envious of Rudy's library! Thanks for this interesting visit to Monowi. I wonder where the name comes from? You should have asked Elsie!

[@sicstar]

*giggles* MONOwi ... that lady is pure gold tho!

[@romanmartinez7461]

This is so wholesome 😇 I’m so happy for her

[@VicInTheGame]

Monowi! Nebraska! 🎉

[@MarysiaKosowski]

"It did just dawn on me...I have a FIFTEEN-HOUR DRIVE HOME!" LOL XD

[@RaZhanBreonna]

If I was one of those van-lifers , this is where I’d park my vehicle everyday lol. But definitely make sure you literally everything you need while you’re in your van.

[@jacksonspitsfax4526]

I live in a small town in Oklahoma called Arcadia, but with Edmond growing I think we are gonna be overrun, the population dropped from around 200 to 150 and is declining it says, and it kinda looks like this but some places aren't abondanded

[@mileyandtaylor4life]

Oh wow that so cool I hope Elsie eller is doing well ❤

[@Juccimane]

Just gets better and better

[@Gamejone_123]

Elsie is amazing, you'd never get bored listening to her life stories.

[@asamnren3243]

This guy is really crazy always crazy video but we love it,keep it up bro.👍

[@missyjohnson422]

I’d be scared to death being the only one in a town. And I’d be terrified each time a stranger came in. She is one brave lady!!!!!

[@_____Chris_____]

Bro he goes thru anything for us❤❤❤ Edit: omg mom im famous i have 9 likes

[@PatMahomesBurner15]

Fr

[@SpidaTimeProdz]

I remember that there is a town in Oregon that has three people. It was literally just a gas station and a house😂

[@eljodaf]

You might be the best youtuber out there!

[@Aisers]

Can we just appreciate the effort Isaiah puts in to these videos

[@masterkrest01]

Plot twist, the granny is a skinwalker and cannibalized the whole city's residents

[@christie140]

He's looking through the windows of the ghost town and the window reflects a parking lot with lots of cars! Bet there's a lone restaurant/truck stop or something.

[@rlittlu3955]

Best video I have ever seen so far. Much love to Elsie ❤

[@27Albert27]

At first, i was feeling bad for her, and i thought she was alone, but in the end, i saw how many ppl come and visit her

[@denyapp4618]

Thoughts and prayers to dear Elsie. Don't forget to pay her a visit in the future. This is basically my kinda place! ❤

[@owenhaigh-hg8sj]

Can we appreciate how much work Isaiah puts into all of his videos.

[@misterghee1]

Hahagreathobby😊

[@effdonahue6595]

Nupe! Bahaha!! 🤓🤡

[@TheSilmarillian]

Nice indeed thanks for the time you took to create this. Hello from down under.

[@DaveMillerDSAF-1]

This is actually wholesome man! I would visit every so often

[@ripwreckraceway]

thats cooooool im a new sub shared liked loved !

[@nykx2904]

Seeing the abandoned town just makes my fallout sense tingling. I just want to picklock the door and loot everything inside.

[@ginnya.2047]

The ending was wholesome and good note to end on

[@maevependragon]

She reminds me of my mom. I'd love to visit with her!!! ❤

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Thanks for sharing

[@fsvideos-rc]

I'd totally take a long drive just to visit her tavern, too bad I live in Brazil. Long live to Ms. Elsie!