The first settlers in the area were Gustaf Unonius; his wife, Charlotta Margareta Ohrstromer; her nursemaid; Christine Soedergren; Carl Groth; and Wilhelm Pearmain [REF].
The village was formed from the Town of Merton in 1928 by wealthy Milwaukeeans[REF] who owned summer homes in the area[REF] and were concerned about the level of police protection provided.