Emigrating from Scotland, Peter Blue received a land grant consisting of thousands of acres. The majority of this land was located south of Aberdeen. The area in which Blue took up residence is now what we call Pinebluff. Blue had great success in the agricultural industry, thriving in tobacco and raising cattle. Later Blue’s land passed into the hands of Luther Spear, who, in turn sold 722 acres to John Patrick in 1884. Patrick, the founding father of Southern Pines, had great aspirations for the town. Patrick dreamed of turning Pinebluff into the next Southern Pines. Naming the streets after fruits and nuts and the avenues after northern cities, Patrick strived to fulfill his dream. Over the next twenty years Patrick vigorously attempted to draw new residents to the area. All hopes for Pinebluff to duplicate Southern Pines came to an end as a result of several destructive fires.  Stepping in to assume the leadership responsibility for Pinebluff, Dr. John W. Acorn, his wife and mother-in-law, laid the foundation for today’s pleasant residential community. Pinebluff today is home to many residents. Many retirees from the north, young professionals, as well as military from nearby Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base reside here.  Pinebluff Lake is the center of a solid recreational program, which entices the ever-growing population.