Georgia Guidestones
The Georgia Guidestones was a granite monument that stood in Elbert County, Georgia, United States, from 1980 to 2022. Its setting is 8 mi south of Hartwell. It dates from 1980.
A landmark, 8 mi south of Hartwell
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 338K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Hartwell is the nearest base
Hartwell is 8 miles north, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 93 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1980
Georgia Guidestones dates from 1980. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Georgia Guidestones
The Georgia Guidestones was a granite monument that stood in Elbert County, Georgia, United States, from 1980 to 2022. It was 19 feet 3 inches (5.87 m) tall and made from six granite slabs weighing a total of 237,746 pounds (107,840 kg). The structure was sometimes referred to as an "American Stonehenge". The monument's creators believed that there was going to be an upcoming social, nuclear, or economic calamity and they wanted the monument to serve as a guide for humanity in the world which would exist after it. Controversial from its time of construction, it ultimately became the subject of conspiracy theories which alleged that it was actually connected to Satanism, as opposed to Christianity as its creator claimed.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1980
- Wikipedia readers
- 338K a year
A base for Georgia Guidestones
The nearest towns with places to stay are Hartwell (13) and Elberton (7).
Hartwell
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,914 people
8 mi north of Georgia Guidestones
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Georgia Guidestones | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell | 8 mi north | 15 min | 13 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,914 | $166K | D |
| Elberton | 9 mi south | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 4,890 | $115K | D |
| Anderson | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 20 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 31,323 | $218K | D− |
| Northlake | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,390 | $278K | — |
| Lavonia | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 2,200 | $198K | D |
| Fair Play | 20 mi north | 30 min | 7 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 757 | $223K | — |
| Reed Creek 29% vacation homes | 15 mi north | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 3,151 | $343K | — |
| Canon | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 732 | $118K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Georgia Guidestones
Places worth adding lie within 69 miles.
Big draw60 mi LakeLake Lanier
34 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
31 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
116 mi LakeLake Hartwell
34 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
68 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
39 mi LakeLake Keowee
50 mi LakeLake JocasseePhoto credits
Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Hartwell: blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain
Before visiting Georgia Guidestones
What town is Georgia Guidestones near?
Hartwell, GA, about 8 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Georgia Guidestones?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Georgia Guidestones from Atlanta?
About 93 miles west of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Georgia Guidestones?
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 97 miles.
Where should I stay near Georgia Guidestones?
Hartwell (8 mi, 13 places to stay), Elberton (9 mi, 7 places to stay) and Anderson (25 mi, 20 places to stay).
Local tips in Hartwell
No one has shared advice yet; Hartwell’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.