The first public school is built. It is a one room log building. December 1888 B. C. Moomaw writes the historic Buena Vista Prospectus. The Buena Vista Company was formed and all shares were sold within 30 days. It is reported that Buena Vista has a large amount of iron ore.
Building begins at an amazing rate.
The Town is named Buena Vista as opposed to Green Forest. The drawing of lots begins. Town gets charter. Buena Vista Lodge No. It was located on the site of the existing Stone Church of the Brethren.