Acme officially became a village on July 10, 1910. Over the century it has grown from a population of 190 to its current 656. The village offers a wide variety of amenities including educational, postal, and government services.

The name Acme means "highest point on the map" and is appropriate as the village was located at the north end of the railway construction line map.

The agricultural and trucking based community has grown immensely over the years and is looking to expand.