A town hall was created by William Coverdale in 1865 and is used today by various special interest clubs.

Economic opportunities declined at the turn of the 20th century, and the village was annexed by the city of Kingston in 1952.

Today the area retains its historic village feel while being a part of the city of Kingston.

The district is bounded by Johnson Street to the north, Portsmouth Avenue to the west, Lake Ontario to the south, and Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard to the east.

St. Lawrence College and Lake Ontario Park lie on the western boundary of the village at Portsmouth Avenue, along with Cataraqui Golf and Country Club, which operates a nationally renowned golf course and a curling club.