Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Petroglyphic Boulders
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022
1. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker
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Petroglyphic Boulders. . These two engraved 'petroglyphic' boulders were carved by prehistoric Native Americans of Georgia. Their exact ages are unknown but the symbols are somewhat similar to Georgia pottery designs from ca. 800 years ago. The meaning of the symbols is also unknown. The larger boulder was originally found in Forsyth County. It was given to the University of Georgia in 1963 by H.F. Vaughn of Athens. The smaller boulder came from the western side of Squirrel Mountain in White County. It was given to the University of Georgia in the late 1930's by some citizens of White County. Both boulders are Rabun granite. This granite - a granodiorite - is found in north Georgia in both White and Forsyth Counties.
These two engraved 'petroglyphic' boulders were carved by prehistoric Native Americans of Georgia. Their exact ages are unknown but the symbols are somewhat similar to Georgia pottery designs from ca. 800 years ago. The meaning of the symbols is also unknown. The larger boulder was originally found in Forsyth County. It was given to the University of Georgia in 1963 by H.F. Vaughn of Athens. The smaller boulder came from the western side of Squirrel Mountain in White County. It was given to the University of Georgia in the late 1930's by some citizens of White County. Both boulders are Rabun granite. This granite - a granodiorite - is found in north Georgia in both White and Forsyth Counties.
Location. 33° 57.215′ N, 83° 22.365′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from South Jackson Street north of Baldwin Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of Baldwin Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 S Jackson St, Athens GA 30602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022
2. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 26, 2022
3. Petroglyphic Boulders Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.