The village was planned as early as 1818 at the high falls on the Indian River.

The first business at this location was started in 1820, and a post office was established there in 1822.

Watertown, the Jefferson county seat, is 18 miles (29 km) to the south.

There were 358 housing units at an average density of 283.2 per square mile (109.3/km2).

24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.