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An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star" were found in the Pressley Mine.

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Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star"

Canton, NC Pioneer History

Springdale Country Club

Lodge, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, putt. green, chip. green, pro shop, rentals and school. Bentgrass greens, rye grass fairways and tees. Championship (6812 yards, 72.5 rating, 130 slope); Middle (6437 yards, 70.7 rating, 124 slope); Forward (5421 yards, 72.4 rating, 121 slope). 18 holes, par 72

Canton, NC Country Clubs

Cruso Friendship Club

Exhibiting antique and contemporary quilts, as well as wall hangings.

Canton, NC Other Attractions

Laurel Bank Campground

100 shady sites on the beautiful Pigeon River.

Canton, NC Campgrounds

Things to do near Canton, NC

Bend of Ivy Lodge

Entire lodge rental for retreats, reunions, etc. Minimum 10 people, maximum 20. Views, waterfalls, gardens. ...

Highlands Nature Center & Biological Station

Guided hikes, children's classes, evening lectures, indoor museum and botanical garden. Call for times. ...

Highlands Area Waterfalls

Bridal Veil Falls, located at US 64/28 W., cascades 120 feet over the highway. Dry Falls also at US 64/28 W. is a 75-foot wat...

Hampton Inn - Cherokee

Standard Hampton Inn facility. Well keep inside and out; built with in the last 6 years. Just south of Cherokee about 3/10 ...