The Granite Capital of the World: Elberton, GA | Georgia Stories
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According to Tom Robinson, executive
According to Tom Robinson, executive vice president of the Elberton Granite Association, the abundance of granite in Elberton may also have something to do with Elberton’s nickname, "Granite Capital of the World." Geologists estimate that the granite deposit is 35 miles long, 6 miles wide, and 2 to 3 miles in depth. Bill Kelly, a historian for the granite history, recounts that area farmers thought of the granite rocks in their fields as big nuisances. Chip Rousey of Monumental Designs demonstrates how computers create stencils for carving designs and names into memorial stones. Featuring the Georgia Guidestones
Original Air Date: 04/29/1995
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Original Air Date: 04/29/1995
For standards, timelines, and supplemental materials, visit our website at http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories
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