Ershyre started out as a small community in 1885. Jason Talman founded the community. In 1892, the first Town Hall was built. In 1894, people were asked to vote on a name for the young community. Resident Joseph Muhlak requested the name "Hope" because he had hopes that the community would grow into a prosperous city. Resident Richard Veong requested the name "Ershyre", after the city in Whilopia. The townspeople voted, and 72% voted on "Ershyre", while 28% voted on "Hope". The town was named Ershyre on April 30, 1894. Much of Ershyre was destroyed by fire in 1899, and the city received help from nearby Liberty. By 1905, Ershyre fully recovered from the destruction caused by the fire.