1901

Economic stability being restored, the little settlement now numbering 400 souls, was declared a Village on September 8, 1901.  The village has remained, its population expanding or contracting depending on the economy of the time.

Vagaries of economics, while certainly influencing the physical development and growth of the village, did not undermine the social values of the tightly-knit and like-minded inhabitants. Often the demands of the external economy were ignored if the demands conflicted with their ideals that were felt to violate “the Lord’s work.”

The villagers, going quietly about their business, supporting their families and doing the Lord’s work as they saw it produced the sturdy, understated Village we see today; beautiful in its simplicity.