However, the area had been settled for years before that, first being established as a river town in the mid-18th century.

As a river town, its life and growth were dependent on the river.

The settlement continued to be somewhat important as a river town through the 1840s.

Its delicate design and beautiful surroundings make it as a precious belt hovering over the river town.

Due to the volume of traffic, however, wagons, freight, supplies and people often became backed-up in the river town, with waiting periods of several days to cross the river.