History of
Sapphire Valley
Welcome to the Sapphire Valley Historical Society
Preserving our history...
Welcome to the Sapphire Valley Historical Society
Preserving our history...
November 2024: We just rebuilt the History of Sapphire Valley website - more mobile friendly and new content!
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New Content added November 2024:
-1954 Sapphire Valley Inn and Golf Club - golf course planning images
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-1966 - Golf Club Apartments [Learn More]
-1956 Original Sapphire Valley Inn and Golf Club Brochure [Learn More]
Thank you for your interest in Sapphire Valley.
The History of Sapphire Valley
This website endeavors to explore the history of Sapphire Valley, spanning from the early 1800s to contemporary developments. The property boasts artifacts dating back hundreds, possibly even a thousand years, with intriguing connections to the Mayan/Creek Indians.
From the presence of Native Americans, moonshiners, and gem mining to experiencing a gold rush and beyond, Sapphire Valley's history is incredibly diverse and captivating.
From the early 1800's until the mid-20th century, the Sapphire Valley area had a gold rush, moonshiners, and more...
Northern Industrialist discovery the area, build railroads and great Inns of the South!
Between 1918 -1954, the resort changes hands.
A retiring Georgia-Pacific executive after spending many years in Highlands, wanted to create a special resort for this friends...(known today as Sapphire Valley Resort and the Country Club of Sapphire Valley)
Army Rangers training for Viet Nam and the building of Ski Sapphire Valley - this was a great period to be in Sapphire Valley!
Large corporations like CertainTeed, Fairfield Communities, and Wyndham discover Sapphire Valley...
Rapid changes, timeshare, and bankruptcy all take a toll on shaping modern day Sapphire Valley!