The present name was adopted in 1882 in honor of Alfred Simpson , an original landowner .
Simpson was originally called Brittsville , and under the latter name had its start in 1871 when a mill opened at the site .
The present name was adopted in 1882 in honor of Simpson   , an original Simpson .
Simpson was originally called Brittsville , and under the latter name had its start in 1871 when a mill opened at the site .