[5] A post office was established in Progress in 1900 but remained operational for only nine months, closing in early 1901.

[6][7] Despite its small size, Progress briefly flourished in the early 20th century, featuring a train depot, telegraph station, stockrooms, and a grain elevator.

The Improved Order of Red Men established a lodge in Progress in 1900, drawing 400 visitors from Muncie for its christening.

The Progress General Store stocked goods sourced from Muncie’s Goddard Warehouse.

[3] Today, Progress is largely a forgotten community, with its most prominent remaining structure being the former lodge and general store building, now converted into a residence.