In 1815, JKL was a small factory town located in the prairies of North America. JKL was known for its wool and woodworking trades, as well as a strong community and tight-knit families who had described the town as a “little slice of paradise." While there were not many places of entertainment or culture, families spent time with their close friends and relatives, playing music and stories around the hearth. The town square was home to local events and celebrations, and churches provided religious services and an opportunity to preach. Schooling was sparse and often primitive, but literacy and education were rising steadily. Despite the modest size of the town, its people were industrious and proud, and 1815 in JKL was a time of profound growth and opportunity.