It was during the mining period that the village adopted the name Birtavarre.

But this village has no tradition of sacrifice and never adopted it from their neighbors.

The village then adopted a law requiring a livestock permit for farm animals.

The modern town and village adopted the name, omitting the e.

The village adopted the name after it was incorporated in 1958.

Some villages have also adopted patron saints, whom they honor on both secular and religious holidays.

First known as Pratt, the village adopted its present name when it was incorporated on April 18, 1842.

The settling authorities agreed, but demanded that the village adopt a Hebrew name.

In 1921 the village became a city and adopted a charter.

The village has adopted strict conservation and preservation guidelines.