The John Blue House and Cotton Gin

John Blue was an inventor and manufacturer of farm implements who lived in Scotland County in the late 1800s. His home and cotton gin as well as several restored cabins are available to tour.

http://nature.berkeley.edu/departments/espm/env-hist/espm160/assignments/cotton/gin/laurinburg.htm

Located on the grounds of the John Blue House are a restored and operational pre-Civil War cotton gin, authentic log cabins, and the newly acquired Cotton Blossom Railroad. The house is currently the home to the Scotland County Parks & Recreation Department. Tours of the house and grounds are available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone(910)277-2585 for more information.

Also see these pictures of the John Blue House from NC ECHO.


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