This town was known on some maps as "Village" or "Village Station", with the name coming from nearby Village Creek. In late 1881, the Sabine and East Texas Railroad reached the area for the lumber trade to ship its products. The Long Manufacturing Company of Beaumont purchased 40,000 acres (160 km) of timberland and built a sawmill at the site.
This town was sometimes called "Village" or "Village Station", with the name originating from nearby Village Creek. In late 1881, the Sabine and East Texas Railroad arrived at the location to facilitate lumber transportation. The Long Manufacturing Company of Beaumont acquired 40,000 acres (160 km) of forested land and constructed a sawmill at the site.