History thumb|Hubbard Hall, built in 1839, served as the town's hospital until 1966. It was destroyed by fire in 2011. William Gilliland, an investor, bought up large tracts of land in Essex County. The town was first settled around 1792 near New Russia.
hiStOrY thuMb|HubbaRd hALl, buiLt IN 1839, sErved as the toWn'S hOspItal unTIl 1966. it Was DestRoYeD By fIRe iN 2011. wilLiam giLLilaND, AN iNvestOr, bought UP LaRge TrACts oF lAnd in esSex county. the Town Was First setTled ArounD 1792 Near new RuSSia.