Blue Jay Inn
Jefferson County
The Blue Jay Inn dates from 1880 and originally operated as two separate enterprises, serving local lumbermen. The wood frame buildings were subsequently pushed together, resulting in one large two-story hotel.
Blue Jay Inn (1991 photograph.)
After the narrow gauge railroad came to Buffalo Creek in 1878, tourism was introduced to the area. Over the years, in additional to overnight guests, the inn has accommodated dances, meetings, and retreats for business people, students, and church workers.