We travelled to visit the Georgia Guidestones on June 21, Summer Solstice, and were impressed with the display of granite slabs that stand upright with information given in eight different languages. It is an imposing sight in an area surrounded by farmland and pasture. There is information about why the guidestones were placed there. We had read about them on the internet.
I find this interesting that an unknown person took time to build this out in the country side. Well done in granite and explained very well with two permanent markers .Stones have different language's on each side saying the words the author wished to express. If you are passing through the area it is worth going to see. Beautiful country side on the way. A tucked away mystery!
This is a interesting stop on a trip to somewhere else in the area. Yes it is in the country, but not that far from the town of Elberton The views of the area are interesting as are the Guidestones. Yes they have been vandalized, therefore they have installed CCTV surveillance to try and stop it. Check the website for the message that is on the stones, also there are some astrological features built into the stones.
This was a stop on the way home from visiting the Elder Mill Covered Bridge. With lunch in between, this was a nice day trip.
A long way to drive but worth the trip to see. I found it very interesting because I had seen a story about it on the history channel. I found it to be a bit creepy. It sits out in the middle of nowhere and there are cameras monitoring it for vandalism. I was happy to see that they had cleaned off all the graffiti which was on a lot of the pics I had seen of it on line. Worth seeing but I would drive to see it again.
If you're anywhere around Elberton, GA, stop by the guidestones and have a look. They are larger than they appear in photographs, and pretty neat to see. The stones are off the road, in a field with a small parking area. There is no fee. Recently, the stones have had graffiti on them, been cleaned, only to have more markings. Some people are just discourteous, I guess, and have to ruin stuff for others. But the marking stone on the ground tells part of the story, the measurements, and the mystery is worth reading about. Enjoy.
Let's get one thing very clear: there's no gift shop, entrance ticket, or a gas station for what feels like miles. The road off the main highway leading to the bizarre monument was unpaved, catalysing the intrigue of the surrounding atmosphere. There's a small makeshift parking in front of the stones, a 3 ft. Fence surrounding it, and a questionably operational cctv camera aimed at it. Positioned at the highest point in the county, the views are pleasant and panoramic; it completely absorbs you. During the day, obviously... At night, Id be terrified and definitely wouldn't venture out anywhere near this area beyond dusk, Im just not insane; but then again the're people out there with bigger cahones than me and if you're into that get under the skin, creepy, who the hell knows what's going to happen next feeling, take a drive out there after dark. Just make sure you've got a full tank of gas, don't get lost, and don't get stranded. All great advice.
Saw a segment on The History Channel regarding this site & decided to stop by while in the area. Interesting story behind their creation. Sad to see it defaced by graffiti.
I heard a lot of people say that it wasn't as big as they thought it would be, but I went with no expectations except to learn more about it and to just enjoy it. It is located on the top of a hill with farm land around it. It sits on a beautiful landscape. The information on the actual guidestones is interesting. It makes you wonder who these people were and how they came to a concensus on what should be inscribed. The plaque off to the left gives a great synopsis of the background of the guidestones. It explains why it's constructed the way it is, why it's located where it is, etc. Off to the right of the guidestones, there is the time capsule with more information on the capstone covering it. Overall, my husband and I really enjoyed it. From our observation, most people there who weren't impressed with it didn't take the time to read the information. So I encourage everyone just to enjoy it. I highly recommend it!
Kinda of a cool place to see this curious place. Take note, it's in the middle of no where... Do so research before going. So no one gets upset with the writing on the tabs..