The village is one of the older in the area and it was originally known as Jaspar (or Jasper), until it was cleared for the use of agriculture in the 19th century with farmers moving to the area in 1882. Some of the first European settlers were William Risley and William John Bate who were led there by a cedar-getter named Daniel Withers. When still known as Jaspar, The Federal Butter Factory was built there, this factory was a part of a dairy co-operative and was constructed around 1893. Its name is thought to have been proposed by members of the co-operative in support of the
Federation of Australia. Over the last years, Federal has seen settlers revitalise new services and endures as a quaint village for its rural lifestyle. == References ==