The origin of the village remains partly shrouded in mystery. The oldest signs of settlement are associated with the castle in Kozinec, which in the 13th–15th centuries protected the trade route from Moravia to Hungary.
The first written mention of Čeladná dates back to 1580. At that time, about 150 inhabitants lived here, mostly farmers and shepherds. People made their living from agriculture, herding and working in the forest. In the 16th century, Wallachian colonization arrived here, bringing mountain farming and traditions associated with sheep breeding.
The name of the village is probably derived from the Čeladenka River (formerly Čeladnice). It is possible that the name was also related to the collection of fees in the Tísňava Pass.
In the 17th century, ironworks were established in Horní Čeladná, which operated until the 1920s. In the 19th century, other businesses were added, such as a textile factory on today's square.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the village also began to develop in terms of tourism - the Skalka spa (today's rehabilitation center) was established. During World War II, the surrounding forests provided refuge for partisans.
