The History of Blue Mash

Blue Mash Golf Course lies on land settled by freed slaves around the time of the Civil War.  The low-lying, densely forested, marshy property with clay soils of blue, was aptly coined Blue Marsh, with the colloquial pronunciation of Marsh giving the area its present name. It was an "underground railroad" stop, as the original freed slave settlers used the natural cover to hide runaway slaves on their way north.

After the Civil War and emancipation, some new freed slaves joined the Blue Mash community.  However, the numbers remained small due to the somewhat uninviting natural conditions, and the community was abandoned in the 1930's after a devastating fire.

The Blue Mash star and stripes logo represents freedom and the fulfillment of desires, and honors those who overcome injustice and obstacles to achieve their rightful goals.