The area was originally home to the Yacona tribe, whose history can be traced back at least 3000 years. White settlers began homesteading the area in 1864. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became the first postmaster.
ThE area WAs originally hoMe To ThE YACOna TribE, whoSe hiSTOry Can bE traCEd BAck at Least 3000 YEaRs. wHiTe sEttLErs Began hOmesteading tHE arEA iN 1864. The town WaS NAMED bY sAm casE, whO ALsO became the First poStMasTER.