Named in 1848 by William Fletcher, the first settler, in honour of his native village in Yorkshire, England. Incorporated as a village in 1874 and as a town in 1891.

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Appelé en 1848 par William Fletcher, le premier colon, dans l'honneur de son village natal dans Yorkshire, l'Angleterre. Incorporé comme un village en 1874 et comme une ville en 1891.