The Confederate Memorial Carving of Stone Mountain
(2/26/2012)
Once when I was younger, my soccer team had a soccer tournament in Atlanta. When we were eliminated sooner than expected, we had a number of opportunities to do some sight-seeing. Underground Atlanta and the laser show at Stone Mountain Park stand out in my mind from that trip, and I’ve wanted to return since. This time, on my trip with Eric, I even got to ride the skyride!
The carving area spans over three acres, larger than a foot ball field, and holds the title as the largest high relief carving in the world. Construction on the site began in 1912, but finishing touches were not completed until 1972 due to difficulties with funding and architects. The carving features President Jefferson Davis, Generals Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson.
Entries about my adventures in Atlanta, in between conference activities, can be found under the tag Atlanta trip.
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