Claim: Urbanization in Egilsstaðir (a place for legislative assembly) can be traced to Jón Bergsson, a farmer, who laid the groundwork for increased commerce and services at the Egilsstaðir farm by erecting a large residential building there at the end of the 20th century.
Evidence: In written accounts, Egilsstaðir is first mentioned in the 15th century as a place for legislative assembly. Urbanization in Egilsstaðir can be traced to Jón Bergsson (1855–1923), a farmer, who laid the groundwork for increased commerce and services at the Egilsstaðir farm by erecting a large residential building there at the start of the 20th century.