Near Hartwell in Hart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
“Center of the World”
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Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
1. “Center of the World” Marker
This was Ah-Yeh-Li A-Lo-Hee, the Center of the World, to the Cherokee Indians. To this assembly ground, from which trails radiate in many directions, they came to hold their councils, to dance and worship which were to them related functions, and to barter their hides, furs and blankets for the trade goods of the white men from Augusta and other settlements. At one time there was a move to establish here the Hart County seat. This site was also a noted roost in the days when the now extinct passenger pigeons migrated here in the autumn in such numbers that “their weight broke the tree limbs.”Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 073-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 34° 19.687′ N, 82° 58.097′ W. Marker is near Hartwell, Georgia, in Hart County. Marker is at the intersection of Hartwell Street (U.S. 29) and Marsh Lane, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cherokee Assembly Ground (here, next to this marker); J. Pearl Jones House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Teasley, McCurry, Myers House (approx. 2˝ miles away); Emory Edward Satterfield House (approx. 2˝ miles away); Teasley-Holland House (approx. 2˝ miles away); Hartwell Methodist Episcopal Church, South (approx. 2˝ miles away); Mayor Joan Saliba (approx. 2.6 miles away); Bailes Cobb Co. (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartwell.
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Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
2. “Center of the World” Marker
The marker and the D.A.R. boulder marking the "Center of the World."
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
3. “Center of the World” Marker
Looking northeast on US Highway 29 toward Hartwell
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,799 times since then and 616 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
