Elgin started in 1821 with an American named "Buck", and we've been careful with the "buck" ever since!
The first settlers of Elgin were of Scottish origin and this may have accounted for the thrift which has always been exercised in this municipality's affairs.
Among the settlers was Joseph Scriver, who provided the first sawmill for the early comunity.
Later, an American named Buck provided for gristing facilities and saved the people from a long trek to have their grain ground into flour.
Thus we might say that Elgin started in 1821 with the American Buck!
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