Constructed in 1837 as a private residence, The Stovall House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original structure, one of the first residences in the area after the departure of the Cherokee Indians, was built by Moses Harshaw, a colorful Character in the history of the area who was reputed to be "the meanest man who ever lived ". Although an attorney by profession, he worked the land as a farmer and gold miner. He built the house and settled in the Sautee Valley because of its extraordinary beauty. The Inn is named after the William Stovall family who resided in the house from 1893 to the late 1940's and developed the house to its present state.

The Stovalls were millers of the sawmill variety and played an important role in the development of the Sautee Valley.

Many descendents still call the valley "home ".

At the time that the Stovalls decided to sell the house, fate brought an ex-navy doctor, Dr. Austin Walter to the valley. His purchasing of the house brought much needed medical care to the valley and its county. People in the area today remember coming to the house for treatment and enjoying the view.

In 1982 Ham Schwartz purchased and renovated this prominent historic house and changed its status from gracious private residence to an intimate Country Inn. As inn-keeper of The Stovall House you can expect from Ham and his staff a commitment to your family's comfort and enjoyment. You'll find them personally attentive and an active part of the Inn, a far cry from any motel or hotel.

* For Information about the enclosed Watercolors by Jane Guthrie and Rick Black, please contact The Stovall House.