Tuesday, November 4, 2014

ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF MODERN DAY SAPPHIRE VALLEY

Eugene M. Howerdd Sr. was born in Vicksburg Mississippi
August 14, 1906. His early business career was as a Hardwood
Lumber expert. He was hired by Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co.
(later known as Georgia Pacific Corporation) and moved to
Augusta GA. in 1933.

He and his family began enjoying summers in the North Carolina
Mountains in the early 1940’s. They initially stayed at the Highlands
Country Club and then bought a home in Highlands overlooking
Horse Cove and Cashiers Valley. Click here for more