At first, visitors lived in tents, while visiting ministers could rent space in the second story of the meeting's passenger station.

By 1868 more permanent structures including cottages, a two-story trustees office and bookstore, and a market appeared.

By mid 20th century, declining interest in the cultural activities of the Round Lake Association led to its demise in the 1960s.

U.S. Route 9 passes through the eastern side of the village and Interstate 87, the Adirondack Northway, is one-half mile to the west.

Sherman Hose Company, with a Constitution that required active members have ‘good moral character’ and live within a mile of the community.

A two-wheeled cart carried two sizes of hose, which were rolled up on a wheel axle and had a long pole with enough handles for seven men to pull it along if necessary.

Another two wheeled cart, with a bell mounted on the axle, would proceed ahead of the hoses to sound a warning.

The modern Round Lake Hose Company operates two fire stations, housing a total of eleven pieces of apparatus.

Additionally, a 1926 Childs fire truck which was purchased from the village of Ballston Spa in 1945 is maintained as a unique parade piece representing their history.