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A post office was established at this location in the western-most section of the county in 1888, and the community was then referred to as Jones Switch because of its ties with the railroad. However, the place dates back many years prior to the 1880s. Some speculate that its beginning was with the Methodist Church that was established at Hamilton. When the town of Hamilton declined and ceased to exist, possibly the congregation reestablished on a high hill that became known as Pleasant Hill. When the old Pleasant Hill Methodist Church relocated to the valley below, the general area took on the name Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley, however, usually refers to a wide area along the Dallas County line, of which Hogg’s Mill was the core. The community was founded by Thomas Hogg and " Old Doctor Jones." Little is known of Dr. Jones, except that he kept a skeleton hanging in his closet. When the railroad came through, the name changed to Jones Switch. It was later changed to just Jones. Will O. King operated a general store in a two-story building, which also served a residence. J. C. King owned a water wheel used to turn the town's cotton gin. The community boasted two sawmills, a kiln for charcoal, a magnesium mine and cigar factories. J. C. Herman, owner of one factory, called his brand JCH cigars. The Reed family was one of the community's most notable families.
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