Georgia Guidestones: Elberton, Georgia

The Georgia Guidestones were influenced by Britain's architectural wonder Stonehenge.
The Georgia Guidestones were influenced by
Britain's architectural wonder Stonehenge.

The Georgia Guidestones near Elberton, Georgia are a cryptic granite message-bearer influenced by Britain's Stonehenge.

The 19-foot-tall monument espouses visitors to follow ten principles carved into its surface in eight languages, including the tenet, "Avoid petty laws and useless officials."

The monument also doubles as a 19-ton clock.

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