Founded January 27, 1885, the town was named after Chester A. Arthur, the 21st president of the United States. It was created from the towns of Anson and Sigel. Arthur's first town chairman was H.P. Buchanan who held office until 1890.
founded january 27 1885 the town was named after chester a arthur the 21st president of the united states it was created from the towns of anson and sigel arthur's first town chairman was hp buchanan who held office until 1890