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  georgia.gov - City of Stone Mountain
Region 3 » Dekalb County » City of Stone Mountain
The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America.
Stone Mountain harbors plant and animal life found no other place in the world.
stonemountain.georgia.gov   (76 words)

  
  New Georgia Encyclopedia: Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain emerged as a major tourist resort in the 1850s, attracting residents of nearby Atlanta and other cities.
Although Stone Mountain lay between the Creek Confederation and the Cherokees, it became an important meeting place, because two major trails connected it to the eastern part of the state.
The state and the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) agreed to carve the images of Confederate icons Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Jefferson Davis on the mountain and to construct a plaza at its base.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2145   (1043 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Georgia: A Creation Geologist's Perspective
Stone Mountain is one such pluton and it is exposed at the earth's surface.
The author suggests that possibly the source magma of Stone Mountain was derived from deep within the crust during the tectonic event identified as the Alleghenian Orogeny (a Flood generated orogenic event).
Herrmann, L.A. Geology of the Stone Mountain-Lithonia District, Georgia.
www.creationresearch.org /crsq/articles/31/31_4b.html   (6258 words)

  
 Stone Mountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The carving on the mountain was conceived in 1909 by Helen Plane, United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Atlanta chapter president.
Ku Klux Klan activities at Stone Mountain are deep-rooted, although the original conception of the memorial pre-dates the 1915 revival of the Klan.
The Confederate Hall, operated directly by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, is a museum that educates park guests and local students on the geology and ecology of Stone Mountain, together with the history of the war in Georgia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stone_Mountain   (2290 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Loop Trail, Stone Mountain, Georgia - GeorgiaTrails.com
The Stone Mountain Loop Trail is known by a variety of names, including the Cherokee Trail and the Stone Mountain National Recreation Trail.
In 1965, when the Georgia DOT decided to replace the bridge with a modern structure, Stone Mountain purchase the covered bridge for dollar, moving it to its present site at a cost of about $18,000.
Unlike the bridge, the mill was relocated from Ellijay, Georgia, in the north Georgia mountains.
georgiatrails.com /trails/stonemtnloop.html   (1030 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Stone Mountain is located in DeKalb County, just south of present day Highway 78 near the Garner and Rockbridge Districts of Gwinnett County.
In 1845 the railroad was completed to Stone Mountain, and granite was excavated for the use all over the area.
During the Civil War, Sherman's army destroyed the railroad between Decatur and Stone Mountain, and burned the little town of New Gibraltar at the mountain's base (it was rebuilt and renamed Stone Mountain Village).
patsabin.com /atlanta/postcards/stonemtn.htm   (282 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stone Mountain is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States.
The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America.
While the city of Stone Mountain itself is in Dekalb County, Georgia, some of the town's mailing addresses are actually in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stone_Mountain,_Georgia   (757 words)

  
 Georgia's Stone Mountain Park | Museum/Attraction Review | Atlanta | Frommers.com
A monolithic gray granite outcropping (the world's largest) carved with a massive monument to the Confederacy, Stone Mountain is a distinctive landmark on Atlanta's horizon and the focal point of its major recreation area, which includes 3,200 acres of lakes and beautiful wooded parkland.
Stone Mountain itself was formed about 300 million years ago, when intense heat and pressure caused molten material just below the earth's surface to push upward.
Stone Mountain is one of the most beautiful parks in the nation.
www.frommers.com /destinations/atlanta/A21857.html   (1329 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia, Natural History
Stone Mountain sits on the western edge of a large belt of Lithonia Gneiss granite although the younger intrusive granite that comprises the mountain is entirely different from Lithonia granite.
Rising to a height of 1,683 feet above sea level (roughly 650-750 feet above the surrounding Georgia Piedmont, depending on where it is measured), it is visible from Kennesaw Mountain to the west, Amicalola Falls State Park to the north and Mount Yonah to the northeast.
Technically known as a pluton, the mountain was formed during the complex folding and faulting that created the Blue Ridge Mountains, although Stone Mountain is not part of that range.
ngeorgia.com /mountains/stonemountainnh.html   (1014 words)

  
 Georgia parks information & FAQ’s: Stone Mountain Park Atlanta
Stone Mountain Scooters, in the city of Stone Mountain, is just outside the West Gate and rents scooters.
Because Stone Mountain Lake is a large, urban lake, it is subject to water quality issues, especially in the summer when high temperatures or heavy rain can drastically affect the water quality.
Stone Mountain Park reserves the right to require additional or different attire where we deem appropriate.
www.stonemountainpark.com /faq   (2901 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Park: Georgia theme park in Atlanta
Stay at the Marriott Stone Mountain Inn or Evergreen Marriott resort, or spend the night in a tent or your RV at the largest Georgia campground.
Let Stone Mountain plan and host your company picnic or family reunion at a covered outdoor pavilion.
Stone Mountain is open year-round, but attraction hours vary by season.
www.stonemountainpark.com   (405 words)

  
 Savannah Suites Stone Mountain - Stone Mountain, Georgia
Savannah Suites Stone Mountain is located just a few miles from Historic Stone Mountain Park where you can experience fun for the whole family year round.
Stone Mountain Village offers arts and crafts, museums, shopping, and unique dining experiences in addition to 36 holes of golf.
In Stone Mountain all of Atlanta is just minutes away and so is public transportation.
www.atlantageorgiahotels.us /11322589.html   (370 words)

  
 Bayliner Owners Club Photos :: Stone Mountain Georgia
From Stone Mountain Lake, aboard the paddlewheeler, The Scarlett O'Hara
Stone Mountain, GA is the southern counterpart of Mt. Rushmore...
The relief carved into the side of a mountain of solid granite honors the memories of from left to right: Jefferson Davis, Rober E. Lee and General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson...
www.baylinerownersclub.org /gallery/Stone-Mountain-Georgia   (67 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Mountaintop Trail, Stone Mountain, Georgia - GeorgiaTrails.com
This was eventually shortened to "Rock Mountain." Adiel Sherwood is generally credited with being the first to use the term "Stone Mountain." The piece which contained the name appeared in the Gazetteer of Georgia, and Sherwood was ironically arguing against using the name Stone Mountain, which apparently had become a popular name.
Begining at Confederate Hall in Stone Mountain Park, the trail crosses the railroad tracks near some rest rooms on the right, and immediately begins its steady climb to the top of the mountain.
Cross-cutting the mountain at this point, the Cherokee Trail is another name for the Stone Mountain Loop Trail.
georgiatrails.com /trails/stonemountain.html   (627 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Park - Complete Stone Mountain Park Georgia Visitor Guide
Among the stars of Stone Mountain Park is a three-acre sculpture of three Confederate leaders — Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson — carved into the side of the mountain.
Attractions at Stone Mountain Park Georgia include the Crossroads, a re-creation of a Southern town in the 1870s; an Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard, featuring authentic antebellum buildings; and The Great Barn, an indoor play area for children.
Stone Mountain Park Georgia is located approximately 16 miles east of Atlanta.
www.escapetothesoutheast.com /GA-ATT-Stone-Mt.asp   (392 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 13 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia.
It turns out that people in Stone Mountain tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Stone Mountain, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/georgia/stone-mountain   (478 words)

  
 Stone mountain Property For Rent - Houses - Condos - Homes Stone mountain , Georgia.
We are a searchable database of Stone mountain home rentals, homes for rent, rental homes, rental houses, houses for rent, condos for rent in Stone mountain Georgia, homes for rent in Stone mountain GA, houses for rent, duplexes, town homes, lofts, condo rentals and other properties for rent and can be searched for FREE.
Property owners, landlords, managers, Stone mountain property managers, agents and others post home rental ads advertising their homes for rent in Stone mountain GA.
Our Stone mountain site has attracted a very high level of visitors and we have many Stone mountain landlords who are frequent users.
www.homerentalads.com /georgia/stone-mountain.htm   (1017 words)

  
 Golf Course Information - Stonemont & Lakemont - Stone Mountain Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Nestled at the foot of Stone Mountain and just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Golf Club offers two championship courses that provide the perfect challenge for any skill level.
Stone Mountain Golf Club is fully staffed with trained PGA professionals and a head golf instructor that provide top-flight instruction, precision club fitting, and expert guidance.
Stroll out onto the veranda for dramatic views of Stone Mountain Lake and the number one fairway of the Lakemont course; or relax in our lounge after a full day of golf.
www.evergreenresort.com /course.asp   (383 words)

  
 Stone Mountain - Complete Stone Mountain Park, Georgia Visitors Guide
Take a riverboat cruise, hop aboard the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad for a five-mile journey, enjoy an incredible view of Atlanta on the Skylift or visit the Great Barn and the 1800s town of Crossroads.
Other attractions at Stone Mountain Park include the Lasershow Spectacular, golf, a plantation, museums and much more.
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia is perfect for your next Atlanta vacation.
www.atlanta.net /visitors/stone-mountain.html   (190 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia
Exact replicas of small portions of the stone carvings on the mountain are available to examine.
Next to the theater is a living history of how Stone Mountain was formed in its ecosystems and how they survive.
Georgia Railroad hamburgers, fries and milk shakes were huge and made a great late lunch.
www.xtalwind.net /~kclamer/stone.html   (2094 words)

  
 Skylift, Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, Georgia
One of the oldest attractions at Georgia's Stone Mountain Park also creates one of the parks most enduring impressions.
This is the Alpine-style Skylift that carries park visitors 825 feet above the Georgia Piedmont to the top of Stone Mountain.
As the Skylift nears the top of the mountain it levels for the last bit of the journey to the top of the mountain.
roadsidegeorgia.com /site/skylift.html   (382 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Georgia churches (GA) - FlockFinder.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
churches in Stone Mountain Georgia (GA) can utilize this section to say in their own words, what the service is really like.
Not all churches in Stone Mountain Georgia (GA) provide a youth ministry for all age groups.
FlockFinder allows churches in Stone Mountain Georgia (GA) to specify two age groups that attend their youth ministry most.
www.flockfinder.com /2709_churches_4_cc.htm   (675 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia Neighborhood Lawyer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With the Georgia legal assistance of an attorney from Weitz and Luxenberg, you know you're represented by a law firm with the clout to make your case a success and the compassion to treat you with the individualized respect you deserve.
The firm has established its reputation as the law firm to turn to for Vioxx lawsuits, mesothelioma cancer lawsuits, slip and fall lawsuits, personal injury lawsuits, and negligence lawsuits, among the multiple areas of law in which we practice.
Please be advised that the law firm may not be able to represent each lawsuit in all zones of Georgia due to state and government limitations.
weitzlux.com /.../ga/georgia/stonemountain_238057.html   (372 words)

  
 Historic Stone Mountain Village - Stone Mountain, Georgia
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, Stone Mountain Village has the look of a former time and place with the warmth and services of today.
Starting Tuesday, May 29th, the City of Stone Mountain will begin the demolition of the continuous awning that is attached to the historic buildings on Main Street in Stone Mountain Village in preparation the $2 million Phase I Streetscape renovation of Stone Mountain Village
The Dog Park is located between Third Street and Fourth Street next to the path leading to Stone Mountain Park.
www.stonemountainvillage.com   (423 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Elementary School - Stone Mountain, Georgia - GA - school overview
Stone Mountain Elementary School welcomed us with open ar...
An opportunity for the principal at Stone Mountain Elementary School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more.
Georgia school information (click to expand)School information by state (click to expand)School information by city (click to expand)
www.greatschools.net /modperl/browse_school/ga/781   (212 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Inn: Accommodations for successful conferences in Stone Mountain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Stone Mountain Inn: Accommodations for successful conferences in Stone Mountain
Located inside of Georgia's Stone Mountain Park, the historic Stone Mountain Inn provides magnificent views of Stone Mountain and exceptional comfort.
The setting is ideal for a quiet vacation or an important executive meeting.
marriott.com /property/propertypage/ATLSI   (103 words)

  
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Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA), a State authority that is self-supporting and receives no tax dollars, is responsible for Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park.
Since 1998, SMMA has managed the park through a long-term public/private partnership with Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFEC), a private corporation that manages all commercial operations in the Park –lodging, retail, special events and attractions.
SMMA's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance this wonderful 3,200 acre natural resource for the people of Georgia and visitors from around the world.
www.stonemountainpark.org   (406 words)

  
 Stone Mountain Georgia
Then Ed said the ‘grey hair’ on the side of his head was Jacquelyn’s and she is not going to let him forget he said ‘grey’ not mature blond.
So day 2 and 3 dawns in Stone Mountain Campground to the sound of kids riding their bikes back and forth on the road starting at around 8:30am.
The kids and I went and did the sights (train ride around the mountain, candy store, tree house playground, playing in the creek, eating fried chicken and outdoor obstacle course) and Ed worked.
www.travelblog.org /North-America/United-States/Georgia/Atlanta/blog-67541.html   (1078 words)

  
 Stone Mountain, Georgia (GA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
Stone Mountain, GA residents, houses, and apartments details
Stone Mountain, Georgia business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Stone Mountain-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average.
www.city-data.com /city/Stone-Mountain-Georgia.html   (1472 words)

  
 wsbradio.com: News Georgia Tech QB Out of Gator Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech senior quarterback Reggie Ball and cornerback Kenny Scott have been ruled academically ineligible for the Gator Bowl.
He was criticized for inconsistency, especially after Tech's offense sputtered in a regular season-ending loss to Georgia and a loss to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
The four-year starter from Stone Mountain compiled 85-hundred and 79 yards of total offense, including more than eight-thousand passing yards with 57 touchdowns during his career.
wsbradio.com /news/122106reggieball3a.html   (281 words)

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