History of the Rural Hill Maze

Mazes date back hundreds of years. There have been mazes created out of boxes, houses, gardens and forests. But what about a corn maze! Corn mazes began making a strong presence in the 1970’s as a means of helping provide entertainment to local residence, but more importantly provide a source of income to farmers trying to hold on to their farms. Today as part of the increasing agri-tourism developing in America many historic farms as well as active farms grow these magical fields of fun. It’s challenging and can also be frustrating at times. But in the end it’s a great way to spend the day and help preserve America’s agricultural heritage.

In 1998 the staff at Rural Hill contacted the American Maize Company based in New York. Other Amazing Maze sponsored corn mazes were already in the works, but primarily in the northeast. Through cooperation with their assistance Rural Hill grows its corn maze each year for visitors to come out and experience the farm and enjoy some great entertainment.

Mazes at Rural Hill 

1998 Bull Market

2000 School Daze

2002 The Nest of Hornet’s

2004 Cannons on the Catawba

2006 Carolina Homestead

2007 Land of Liberty