It was founded about 1793 by Samuel Davis, who opened a post office in 1802 and called it Davistown; it was also known as Georgetown for tavern keeper George Nichols.
It was founded about 1793 by Samuel Davis who opened a post office in 1802 and called it Davistown; it was later renamed, and the Fairview post office opened in 1846. The settlement was also known as Georgetown for tavern keeper George Nichols.