Urbanization in Egilsstair (a place for legislative assembly) can be traced to Jn Bergsson, a farmer, who laid the groundwork for increased commerce and services at the Egilsstair farm by erecting a large residential building there at the end of the 20th century.
In written accounts, Egilsstair is first mentioned in the 15th century as a place for legislative assembly. Urbanization in Egilsstair can be traced to Jon Bergsson (18551923), a farmer, who laid the groundwork for increased commerce and services at the Egilsstair farm by erecting a large residential building there at the start of the 20th century. 
