Aberdeen is steeped in Scottish history and is the delight of railroad buffs, artists, and golfers alike. During the 1700’s, Scottish Highlanders settled in what was originally called Bethesda. In the mid 1850’s this Scottish community was named Blue’s Crossing, in honor of Malcolm McMillan Blue, and later changed to Aberdeen. Here the tar, pitch, and turpentine industry began to prosper soon after the Civil War and the Raleigh & August Air Line was completed bringing better transportation facilities through the community. In 1880, Allison Francis Page bought 1,660 acres of timber to begin his business. Under the leadership of Mr. Page and others, Aberdeen was transformed into the commercial center of the county, a position that it has held throughout a number of years.  Aberdeen continues to offer the quality of the past with the conveniences of modern day. The original commercial area has become Aberdeen’s historic district where you can enjoy antique shops and tree-lined streets with homes built earlier in the century. Under a new generation of leaders a new commercial district offers many new restaurants, hotels, and shopping areas in answer to the needs of both residents and the tourists alike.