Elberton, Ga.: Granite Capital of The World 102

Georgia Stories 102: Granite Capital of the World

Elberton, Georgia, known as the Granite Capital of the World, sits on a fault of granite 35 miles long, 6 miles wide, and 2 to 3 miles deep. The first granite was quarried here in 1889. It was used to build bridges and broken into gravel for railroad tracks. The industry flourished by the turn of the century. Today, 250 companies employ 2,200 people, with an annual payroll of $46 million. Viewers follow the process by which the granite is quarried, sized, and polished before it goes to the stone cutter and then learn how computers are used to assist in the graphic designs for granite monuments and tombstones.

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[elberton76]

Great video,Thanks for posting,Weve been in the Granite/Limestone/Slate Industry since 1635,

[esca8652]

Oh and thanks for the post.

[esca8652]

Interesting town. I can't believe I haven't heard of it. I've been living in Georgia since the day I was born and live not but 50 miles away from their. I'll have to go their some day.

[PVTMCANESPY89]

i can't wait to come back home. i'm so tired of fort hood.