Felicity, California: Official Center of the World
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- Address:
- 1 Center of the World Dr., Felicity, CA
- Directions:
- Take the I-8 Sidewinder exit 164. North side, follow signs for Felicity.
- Hours:
- Daily from Dec-Mar. Honor fee Apr.-Nov. while unstaffed. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 760-572-0100
- Admission:
- $3/person, $2 addtl. for tour and certificate.
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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Jacques-Andre Istel, mayor of Felicity, discovered the Center of the World near the California-Arizona border. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
The newest section of Jacques-Andre Istel's History in Granite tells the story of the United States in etched granite panels. It was officially dedicated on Feb. 22, 2014. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [02/28/2014]
Center of the World: Our visit to the Center of the World triggers a special Proclamation by Mayor Istel, assisted by his wife Felicia. Watch Video.
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Probably one of the most underrated spots I've been to in my travels around the US. Located near I-8 and a CHP station, this Granite Museum has a lot to offer. It has indoor museums and a huge outdoors museum telling the history of just about everything I could see. I talked to the owner, and gave her a donation of $5 to tour just about anything I wanted. The work that went into the structures and granite pieces are of superb condition and quality. They even have a 1/3 replica of the Liberty Bell (it looked more like 1/10th the actual size). Absolutely worth the stop, and schedule lots of time if you're a history buff. Plus, there's wildlife that roams the grounds. I spotted a little albino Gila monster.
[Jason Linemann, 07/05/2020]
We trust you stay well. The attached panel from the granite "History of Humanity" is pertinent during this pandemic.
"During epic disasters, one learns, there is more to admire in human nature than to despise." -- Albert Camus
All the best.
[Jacques Istel, 04/22/2020]Page of 2 [Next 4 items]
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