It was called "Bill" by the doctor's wife due to a number of men in the area with that name.

Before long, Bill had a post office and small store selling sandwiches to truckers and a country school for children from surrounding ranches.

[1] After World War II, the town's population began to decrease and, by the 1970s, Bill was reduced to just the small store and adjacent residence.

Also the post office and elementary school were restored, and a community center was opened.

Railroad conductors, engineers, and other employees are required to stop and take mandatory rests in Bill.