Formed out of Columbia and Sycamore townships, Silverton had its beginnings in the post-Revolutionary War land grants.

In 1809 David Mosner opened a general store at the crossroads of Plainfield Pike and Montgomery Road.

Seth Haines and Robert Cresap platted Silverton's first subdivision shortly thereafter.

The hamlet slowly developed into a suburb over the next twenty years, with village status attained by general election in 1904.

The village was by then served by the Interurban Railway & Terminal Company line, which ran along Montgomery Road (now U.S. Route 22), as well as the CL&N.

Organizations like the Silverton Neighborhood Association were formed to break through cultural barriers and to promote dialogue between neighbors.

[citation needed] Silverton received recognition as a Tree City USA community in 2008.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.

Legislative authority under this form of government is vested in Village Council, the body that is chosen by the electorate.

Council hires the manager to serve as the village's full-time chief executive officer.

Silverton Village Council consists of six members elected at-large to serve two year terms.

The Mayor, who is directly elected to a two-year term, serves as the official and ceremonial head of the village and presides over all meetings of Council.

He has the right to introduce legislation and to take part in discussion of all matters before Council with the right to vote in the event of a tie.

The district offers fire protection and EMS/paramedic services to the communities of Silverton and Deer Park, as well as Golf Manor and portions of Columbia Township.

Park events include an annual Easter egg hunt and a summer concert series.

The move is opposed by nearby residents, especially in neighboring Sycamore Township who argue that they were not consulted or informed of the proposed land swap.

The Kuhnell Museum, a replica of the village's original train depot, is located in the park.

The station today serves as a museum dedicated to the preservation of Silverton history for future generations.

Inside you will find photographs, articles and memorabilia related to the Silverton area from the 1800s to the present.

Visitors will gain perspective on the village's history and the pride employed by area pioneers.

The museum is open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m, April through September.