A Methodist meeting house (the first west of the Connecticut River) was erected in the area in 1797. There is a small monument located where the meeting house once stood.

A toll road was proposed through the area in 1802, but was never funded. The construction of the Borden Brook reservoir (1909) flooded much of the farmland in the area.

Today the area is best known for known for:

• Bliss Farms, a beautiful event venue on a 50 acre restored farm https://blissfarmevents.com/
  
  
• Maple Corner Farm, an equally beautiful farm specializing in pure maple products, blueberries, quality hay, and seasonal cross country skiing https://maplecornerfarm.com 

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