Since there were many other mills in the vicinity, it is apparent that there were other reasons for these early settlers to move to a central location between the county seats of Wayne, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties. This reverts back to the first thought, that this was just a nice place to take up residence, because of the excellent water supply and many other facilities, such as good churches, good schools, and many other cultural reasons. Naturally, this brought shoemakers, blacksmiths, storekeepers, and many other tradesmen to serve the community. Churches were built and Inns offered pleasing hospitality to the weary traveler. The store thrived and employed many people in the area.
Today is and thriving flea market.
Farming and lumbering kept the men busy. In the year 1872, the railroad from Cleveland to Wheeling was built through the town.