Athens, Georgia: Subdivision Stonehenge

This replica Stonehenge was originally the symbol for an ill-favored subdivision. The only Stonehenge we can recall that has "Stonehenge" chiseled into one of its rocks.

This attraction has moved to the intersection of Atlanta Highway and The Ave (across from the Exxon). It is in the middle of a wide street with some un-mowed grass and a bit of landscaping around it. Although there are signs of graffiti removal and the site itself isn't well cared for, it is a glorious sight in an unexpected place!

An interesting find! Out of place, photo-worthy, and sadly not well maintained.

The Subdivision Stonehenge of Athens, Georgia, reigns at the coordinates of 83 30 00.16 W 33 56 25.86 N, a feral neighborhood monument released from captivity back into the wild. I visited these suburban ruins on a recent trip to Athens, and found them wholly impressive in their randomness.

It is still not a place to linger awhile, since it also featured what suspiciously appeared to be illegally-parked cars and was littered with trash. Its uncut grass seems to show that Athens no longer considers itself responsible for its upkeep. However, it's still a sight worth seeing. How often does one get a chance to see Stonehenge, anyway?

The Georgian replica of the legendary Druidic rockpile has moved. It is now in the outskirts of town, on the way to Cagney. It is between a gas station and a car sales lot. Fitting, somehow, considering the popular question, "Why Georgia," for this replica. I can't say for sure the location answers the question, but, like the proximity of Graceland to fast food joints, one realizes something transcendent about southern culture.

It appears the attraction was bad for business in the "subdivision" it was once located in. Wandering around the old neighborhood at night is still a lot of fun, although this now means the crack dealers here won't be able to market their "Official Stonehenge Crack Rocks" to unsuspecting tourists. [