During, the early 20th century, millionaire Frank DeLong would often visit the borough to get away from the city.

[5] He ended up donating a school, which at the time was considered one of the best facilities in the country, to the town.

Recently, the remains of an 18th century log cabin were discovered at the corner of Front and Water Streets, suggesting early settlement of permanent residents.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the borough was 97.01% White, 1.49% African American, 0.50% Asian, and 1.00% from two or more races.

About 15.1% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those sixty five or over.