First written record of the village is from 1241 in Danish landmeasuring book (Liber Census Daniae).
Before the Great Northern War (1700–1721) there were 3 villages in the current territory: Kirimäe (13 farms), Söönurme (3 farms) and Karla (17 farms). After the plague (1711) and robbers - there were only 6 families left.
In 1805, there was a Kose-Uuemõisarebellion from the village farmers against landlords. One of the rebel leaders was Kõlli Toomas [et] from Karla village.
In 1949, by the order from the Soviet state, new kolkhoz was initiated in the village.
After the re-independence of Republic of Estonia, in 1991, there was a local community movement to restore village history and traditions.
Nowadays, the village is mostly known for its horticultural farms and nurseries.[2] Internationally most well-known is Roogoja Farm and family Kivistik (Clematis, grapes and vines) and their one of the most northern collection garden.[3]