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The area's history is rich with cultural exchanges, dating back to the 1500s when Cuban fishermen interacted with the indigenous Kusa people. The Lusa Civilization thrived long before European contact, leaving remarkable shell mounds that tell stories of a vibrant past. One significant landmark, the Smallwood Store, built in 1906, served as a historical trading post. Today, it operates as a museum, preserving artifacts and stories from the area, including the infamous murder case of Edgar Watson, a local plantation owner whose dark reputation added to the town's lore.