James Van Slyke built his cabin in 1836 in section 14 which was to become
known as Fontana.
Other early settlers include: Cumming, Montague, Douglass, Warren,
Joy, Chambers, and Wright.
Matthias Mohr named the area Fontana in 1838.
The park was set apart in about 1871.
Carlos S. Douglass built a grist-mill in 1857. He also
platted the village in 1895, but village life had been there much earlier.
In 1891, the women of the Congregational Aid Society built a union
church.
Early postmasters were James B. Davis and Oscar E. Davis.
Porter's Grocery Store
Fontana Tavern (Photo courtesy of Fontana Archival Committee)
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