Georgia Guidestones Monument
Controversial granite monument inscribed with global guidelines
Erected in 1980 in rural Elbert County and demolished in 2022, the Georgia Guidestones drew curious visitors for their engraved multi‑language inscriptions and the conspiratorial stories that surrounded them.
Georgia Guidestones at a Glance#
About Georgia Guidestones#
The Georgia Guidestones were a granite monument erected in 1980 in Elbert County, Georgia, USA, consisting of several large carved slabs arranged as a modern megalithic structure with guidance inscriptions in multiple languages. The structure attracted attention for its inscription content and the mystery surrounding its anonymous commissioning.
The Guidestones consisted of a central set of slabs standing about 19 feet tall, with a capstone and messages in eight modern languages plus an auxiliary message in four ancient scripts. The inscriptions presented ten guideline statements on population, governance, and environmental stewardship that generated debate and curiosity.
The monument was commissioned by an individual using the pseudonym “R.C. Christian” and was placed on a donated site near Elberton, an area known for granite production. In July 2022 the site was severely damaged by an explosion and the remaining structure was removed by county authorities shortly thereafter.
The Guidestones stood on a rural site near Elberton in northeastern Georgia, reachable by road from the town and visible from local county routes prior to their removal.
- Design and inscriptions: Erected in 1980 from large carved granite slabs with inscriptions in eight modern languages and four ancient languages on a capstone.
- Damage and removal: The monument was heavily damaged by an explosion in July 2022 and subsequently removed by local authorities; the original site remains a point of public and historical interest.
Best Time to Visit Georgia Guidestones#
The Georgia Guidestones are no longer standing after demolition in July 2022, so the original monument cannot be visited.
Weather & Climate near Georgia Guidestones#
Georgia Guidestones's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1261 mm/year), wettest in March, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 11° | 3° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 14° | 5° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Good | 5° - 19° | 12° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 8° - 23° | 16° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 27° | 20° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 24° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.3h |
| July | Very Good | 20° - 32° | 26° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Excellent | 20° - 31° | 25° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 86 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 87 mm | some cloud | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 4° - 18° | 11° | 92 mm | some cloud | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 13° | 5° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |