1840s it was part of the CAnada del Ricoh land grant A saw mill operated there from 1840 to 1860. It was a paper mill in 1860 and was converted to a Powder Works in 1864 until 1915. Thousands of locals were employed there and it was a major supplier of black border for the Spanish American War. Some of the buildings are still visible as well as the charcoal kilns and covered bridge. Incorporated into the Masonic Lodge afterwards.