Stephen Tripp, in 1820, began the area's first business, erecting a saw and grist mill on the Roaring Brook half a mile south of the village. That same year, the Drinker Turnpike Company opened a store at the Corners. Shortly after Joseph Tanner opened the first blacksmith shop. C.W. Potter opened the first merchandising house in the village in 1845.
Stephen Tripp, in 1820, began the area's first business, erecting a saw and grist mill on the Roar?in.g Brook half a mile south of the villa!ge. That same year, the Drinker Turnpike Company opened a store at the Corners. Shortly after Joseph Tanner opened the first blacksmith shop. !C.W. Potter opened the first merchandising house in the village in 1845.