Gorham's Bluff is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
, approximately three miles north of
Pisgah at the top of
Sand Mountain. It overlooks the
Tennessee River
The Tennessee River is the largest tributary of the Ohio River. It is approximately long and is located in the southeastern United States in the Tennessee Valley. The river was once popularly known as the Cherokee River, among other names, ...
valley.
[Michael Huebner]
Alabama Ballet retreats to Gorham's Bluff
''The Birmingham News
''The Birmingham News'' is the principal newspaper for Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The paper is owned by Advance Publications and was a daily newspaper from its founding through September 30, 2012. After that day, the ''News'' and its two ...
'', August 09, 2010[Great Southern Gateaways](_blank)
''Atlanta
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'', July 2007, p. 172
Currently, Gorham's Bluff is not a recognized town, but part of the Pisgah area. Gorham's Bluff has a six-suite lodge and nine cottages. The lodge is the only property in Alabama to be accepted into the
Condé Nast Traveler
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The Condé Nast unit of Advance Publications purchased ''Signature'', a magazine for Diners Club memb ...
guide.
Since 1997, in collaboration with the Gorham Bluff's Institute, it has served as a venue for the
Alabama Ballet in their pre-season.
[Michael Huebner]
Alabama Ballet offers elegant retreat from city atop Gorham's Bluff
''The Birmingham News
''The Birmingham News'' is the principal newspaper for Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The paper is owned by Advance Publications and was a daily newspaper from its founding through September 30, 2012. After that day, the ''News'' and its two ...
'', August 10, 2010Alabama Ballet plans annual summer residency at Gorham's Bluff
''The Gadsden Times'', July 03, 2003
References
External links
Official website
Unincorporated communities in Alabama
Unincorporated communities in Jackson County, Alabama
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