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 identified as "Village" or "Village Station" on maps, with its name originating from Village Creek. In 1881, the Sabine and East Texas Railroad arrived to facilitate lumber transportation. The Long Manufacturing Company of Beaumont acquired a substantial amount of land (40,000 acres) for timber processing and established a sawmill at the site.