Stone Mountain Essential Info
Overview
Stone Mountain is in Metro Atlanta. The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America, featuring the largest bas-relief sculpture in the world, of Confederate Civil War heroes Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
45 °F
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Fun Facts
- The city lies near to but does not include the geological formation Stone Mountain.
- It was established under the name New Gibraltar. The name was officially changed to Stone Mountain by the Georgia legislature in 1847.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech consequently includes the line "let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia".
- The 1996 Summer Olympic Games tennis, archery and track cycling tournaments were held in Stone Mountain Park.
- Jake "The Snake" Roberts, pro wrestler, was billed "From Stone Mountain Georgia"
Popular Foods
- Lemon Pepper Wings
- New York Pizza