Foreword:

he Georgia Guidestones® is
probably the most unusual
monument ever produced in the Elber-
ton Granite area. Not only is its
massive size larger than any single
other monument of record manufac-
tured here, the circumstances surroun-
ding its origin, completion, and erec-
tion have undoubtedly caused more
speculation and comment than any of
the other millions of granite memorials
produced in Elberton since the area's
famed Granite Industry started nearly
a century ago.
William A. Kelly, CAE It is entirely fitting and proper that
ea eee Мое Ра с Joe H. Fendley, Sr., President of Elber-
Elberton, Georgia ton Granite Finishing Company, Inc.,
who was the “builder” of The Georgia
Guidestones*, has herein recorded for posterity the intriguing story
of how this unique monument came into being. With painstaking
care, he has collected invaluable information and pictorial records
of men and women, their skills and dedication, the materials, the
messages, and the meanings of this gigantic monument which
stands now and for all time in Elbert County, Georgia.
Since the unveiling of this truly unique monument on March 22,
1980, it has already become a famous landmark for the Elberton
area. Widely publicized and frequently called “America's
Stonehenge,” The Georgia Guidestones® will continue to bring
visitors to Elberton and Elbert County to inspect the stone features
and read the provocative messages inscribed thereon.
Already the subject of numerous newspaper, magazine, and
television stories during the few months since it was placed on the
highest point in Elbert County, Georgia, the mysterious monu-
ment is destined to continue to grow in its interest-attracting
fascination for the people of Georgia, the Nation, and the World
The documentation contained in this compilation of materials
relating to this most unusual Elberton Granite monument will be a
treasured memento for the merely curious visitors in years to come;
it will prove to be an indispensable resource tool for the serious
historians of the future.
Without doubt, The Georgia Guidestones® do contain significant
messages for present and future generations to consider. Not The Georgia Guidestones*
everyone will agree with all of the succinct “guides” which have
been permanently inscribed in eight different languages in these
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massive pieces of Elberton Granite. Very few persons on earth to- by: Elberton Granite
day could read or translate the four archaic languages on the Finishing Со., Inc.
capstone which implore mankind -- now and in the future -- to "Let
These Be Guidestones To An Age of Reason.” This publication All rights reserved. No part of this work
about these unique stones will serve to help all inhabitants of this may be reproduced ог transmitted in any
form by any means, electronic or
planet reflect more earnestly -- hopefully in a “reasonable” fashion mechanical, including photocopying and
— about these “guides” to mankind's ultimate survival. recording, ог by any information storage
ог retrieval system, without permission in
writing trom the publisher.
March, 1981
Printed In The U.S.A
By The Sun, Hartwell, Ga.
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Introduction

ESTONE
M onuments throughout the years have been used
in most respects as mementos or reminders of
people or events of the past which for some reason
should be held in special remembrance.
The Lincoln Memorial is a monument in honor of a
great man who was president of the United States dur-
ing a period of internal disruption. Because of Abraham

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Lincoln's valiant attempt to restore unity to this nation,
a monument stands in his honor in the nation's capital.
The Wright Monument in Kill Devil Hills, North
Carolina, stands today in honor of mans first flight in a

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power-driven airplane. If it were not for Wilbur and Or-
ville Wright's work and attempts to reach beyond man's
abilities, methods of travel and commerce might be
radically altered today.
Our cemeteries have markers and monuments for
men and women of every walk of life who have lived
and contributed to society. For these, monuments are a
tangible mark of a prior existence.
But one monument is different -- it does not stand to
honor a noble man -- it does not stand as a memento of
an event of historic significance -- instead it stands, in-
scribed with a simple message for preserving future
generations.
A lot of people want to leave a monument to them-
selves or to their loved ones. Some people leave a
hospital room or a college dorm -- something to better
mankind. This monument is one group's way of leaving
a monument -- a monument which is intended to serve
as a "guide" for the future.
The monument, which has been entitled "The Georgia
Guidestones,*" is a Stonehenge-like configuration of six
massive granite stones. The Georgia Guidestones® stand
atop a hill in a cow pasture with ten “guides” etched in
eight different languages for future generations' mainte-
nance of a reasonable society.
And standing with the stones is a mystery -- a
mystery of who is behind the erection of The Georgia
Guidestones?, Their identity is intended to be a secret
forever.

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Index....
How It All Began
Chinese Translation
English Translation
The Site
Translations
Arabic Translations
The Purpose
Hebrew Translation
The Capstone
Hindi Translation
The Message
Swahili Translation
Specifications
R.C. Christian
Joe H. Fendley, Sr.
Key People
Russian Translation
Spanish Translation
Stonehenge. .
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Conclusion
How It АП Began....
hat started out as a usual Friday afternoon in Americans who believe in God." He said they lived out-
mid-summer has ended in the production and side of Georgia and simply wished to “leave a message
erection of one of the world’s most unusual monuments, for future generations.”
produced under the most unusual conditions. Before leaving Fendley's office Mr. Christian asked
Joe Fendley, president of Elbert Granite Finishing for local bank references, which were provided to him
Company, Inc. in Elberton, Georgia, was spending this by Fendley.
Friday afternoon in June 1979 like he spends
most Friday afternoons...studying his weekly
reports and generally closing up shop for a
weekend...and then it all started.
A neatly dressed man walked into Fendley's
Tate Street office and said he wanted to buy a
monument. Since everyone else in the office
was busy, Fendley decided to talk to the
stranger himself and explained that his com-
pany does not sell directly to the public, but
only on a wholesale basis.
Not to be discouraged, the middle-aged man
who identified himself only as Mr. Robert C.
Christian, said he wanted to know the cost of
building a monument to the conservation of
mankind and began telling Fendley what type
of monument he wanted. With this he outlined
the size in metric measurements.
Fendley admitted that his first reaction to
Mr. Christian was not very good, but after
listening for about 20 minutes and learning the
massive size of the monument he wished to pur-
chase and have erected, Fendley decided he
should take this man seriously.
With this thought in mind, Fendley said he
“perked up his ear and started making notes,
because he realized this stranger was much
smarter than he first thought and seemed very
sincere about the project.
After reviewing the specifications, Fendley
said he took out his calculator and metric con-
version table to give the gentleman an estimate
on the cost of providing such a monument.
Although Fendley explained the cost estimate
was only a “rough one,” and very high at that,
Mr. Christian did not seem offended or discour-
aged.
Fendley went on to explain that no monu-
ment of this size had ever been quarried in
Elberton, which was to explain why the price
quoted could only be an estimate and not one
guaranteed, as is the normal practice.
Christian, during his brief visit with Fendley
on this Friday afternoon in June, explained that Georgia Guidestones* builder Joe Н.Fendiey, Sr., stands proudly next to his "masterpiece" -a
he represented a ‘small group of loyal project he considers one 0! his greatest challenges.
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Some 30-minutes or so after leaving Еепфеуз office, individuals who had planned this project for more than
Christian appeared at the office of Granite City Bank 20 years, and that each one of the group was a loyal
president Wyatt C. Martin. After introducing himself to American who believed in God and country.
Mr. Martin in the same manner in which he did to He said the group of sponsors wished to remain
Fendley, he repeated his mission and desires to have a anonymous and went on to say that his real name was
monument erected. not Robert C: Christian as he had introduced himself,
Christian told Martin that he represented a group of but this was simply a name chosen because of his Chris-
tian faith.
The group feels by having our identity re-
main secret, it will not distract from the monu-
ment and its meaning,” said Christian.
"The message, to be inscribed on the stones,
is to all mankind and is non-sectarian, nor na-
tionalistic, nor in any sense political. The
stones must speak for themselves to all who
take note and should appeal to believers and
non-believers, wherever, and at all times," he
continued.
After explaining the purpose of the stones
and their inscription, Christian asked Martin to
be the financial intermediary for the project.
Martin told Christian that a pseudo-name and a
promise of money for a project of this
magnitude just was not enough.
According to Martin, after being sworn to
secrecy, Christian then confided in him. He
gave Martin his real name and enough informa-
tion so he could investigate him both personally
and financially before the project was to begin.
Martin, both then and now, is the only per-
son outside the group of sponsors who knows
the true identity of the mystery man known as
"Christian
After meeting with Fendley and Martin in
separate places, Christian left Elberton, promis-
ing to return in a few days to make final ar-
rangements so the project could be put in mo-
tion.
During the time that followed, Martin and
Fendley discussed what had happened between
them and Mr. Christian, and after several days
of not hearing from him agreed that the whole
story was some kind of practical joke.
Fendley, who is a very active member of the
Shrine Club knew that members from time to
time play jokes on each other, sometimes in-
volving people who are not familiar to the area,
and he had just about passed this incident off as
one of their practical jokes when Christian
reappeared with a wooden model of the monu-
The first of The Georgia Guidestones* blocks is lifted some 114 feet from the depths of
Pyramid Quarry. Each block weighed approximately 28 tons. ment he had described on his first visit.
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The model and specifications resembled the inner- Pyramid Quarry, was chosen for the project. The crew,
portion of England's famous “Stonehenge,” which are under the direction of Superintendent Jimmy Mattox,
started the "almost impossible" task of quarrying the
| believed to be over 4,000 years old and seem to defy the
forces of time and nature, and also the attempts of those large stones
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who have sought to understand their meaning Because of their massive size, each weighing approx-
Unlike Stonehenge, the monument to become known imately 28 tons, they were lifted from their resting place
as The Georgia Guidestones* are inscribed with a some 114 feet down in the quarry with extreme caution.
message to mankind. The monoliths in Stonehenge are The stones needed to be unblemished and this added to
bare and most of the stones stand more than
eds
AAA 13 feet high, whereas The Georgia Guide-
stones® have an overall height of more than
19 feet
| Christian told Martin that he had visited
monuments throughout Europe and was par-

|| ticularly impressed with Stonehenge

Henry James, said Christian, was also im-
| pressed with Stonehenge and writes, "You
| may put a hundred questions to these rough
hewn giants as they bend in grim contempla-
tion of their fallen companions, but your
curiosity falls dead in the vast summy
stillness that enshrouds them
Christian presented a message from the
group of sponsors he represented which
read, “Stonehenge and other vestiges of
human thought arouse our curiosity but
carry no message for our guidance. To con-
vey our ideas across time to other human be-
ings we want to erect a monument...a cluster
of graven stones...which will silently display
our ideas when we have gone. We hope they
will merit increasing acceptance and that
through their silent persistence they will
hasten in a small degree the coming Age of
Reason
With everything in order, Martin agreed
to represent Christian as escrow agent and
also to become the one person through
whom all information concerning the monu-
ment would be passed.
Martin said he had to censor letters from
Christian to Fendley personally so that no
one, not even his secretary, would ever come
to know the true identity of Mr. Christian or
where he is from.
All this agreed on, Martin then notified
Fendley that funds for the project were in an
account, and gave the “go-ahead” for work
to begin immediately. Once the massive pieces of stone were freed from the ledge mass, derricks gingerly lifted them to
the rim of the quarry as shown above. Quarrymen were especially wary in this phase, since the der
Pyramid Blue granite, from Fendley's nicks normally don't lift such extreme weights
 How It All Began e » » + (Continued)

the problems of quarrying such large stones. There was time anticipated to complete the project, the long-
an unrealistic strain on both men and equipment as abandoned Oglesby Granite shed was chosen for the
these stones were cut and lifted out of the earth. finishing work.
This project is considered to be one of the most At this open-air site Davis and his crew worked for
challenging ever undertaken in Elberton because of the some nine months, trimming away over 4 tons from
size of the stones and because of the exacting specifica- each stone, bringing them to the exact specifications
tions, which were so precise they had to be compiled not prescribed by Christian and his group.
only by stone experts, but also by construction Sandblaster Charlie Clamp was chosen by Fendley
engineers. and Davis to etch more than 4,000 individual letters into
Key craftsmen and special crews were employed to the blue-gray stone, which translated the “message” into
work solely on this project. They were chosen because eight different languages. The first stone required three
of their special skills and also because the magnitude of weeks to complete, but Clamp remembers that the other
the project would have seriously interrupted the com- stones took less time to sandblast
рапу5 normal work schedule During the sandblasting operation Clamp said he
Project superintendent Joe Davis, whose life's work heard “strange music and disjointed voices” as he carved
has been stone-cutting, remembers that it took weeks to the guides “to an age of reason” into the Pyramid Blue
quarry each piece of stone for the monument. He could granite slabs.
not remember there ever being a project like this, of this This is just another of the mysteries surrounding The
size, done in Elberton. Georgia Guidestones® and their purpose.” concluded
Due to the massive size of the stones and the length of Fendley

A special "burner" was developed by the C.S. Peck Company to clean and size the large blocks of Pyramid Blue granite which were used for TheGeorgia Guidestones* project
Shown working on one of The Georgia Guidestones* granite slabs is Henry Smith, Jr. of the Pyramid Quarry crew
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The Site....
U pon his second visit to Elberton, Christian dis- and to insure proper placement of the foundations and
cussed possible sites for the monument with stones, engineers and astronomers were employed to
Wyatt Martin. He first said he wanted it erected in a check the positions of the foundations, placement of the
remote, wilderness area away from the main tourist actual stones and the astrological markings on the
centers. stones.
He then said the state of Georgia was selected for The person charged with the direct responsibility and
several reasons...the availability of excellent granite, a day-to-day operation of The Georgia Guidestones* was
generally mild climate which might help insure the per- Joe B. Davis
manence of the. monument, and because his вгеа!- Davis, selected by Fendley because of his vast ex-
grandmother was a Georgia native. perience which spans more than 40 years, is considered
Christian had tentatively chosen a secluded section of to be among the top craftsmen in all the granite industry
middle Georgia in Hancock County on a line which in the United States.
stretched from Augusta westward. Retired since 1974, Davis came out of retirement to be
Martin argued against this saying it would be wiser to the supervisor of this massive project which took some
erect the monument in the Elberton area for several nine months to complete
reasons After nine months of working on what is now con-
The first, he told Christian, would be to lower the cost sidered "Americas Stonehenge. The Georgia
of the project. Also, it would make erection easier and Guidestones* were unveiled on March 22, 1980 before a
possibly more accurate, and this area was considered by crowd of over 400 people.
the Indians as "the center of the world.
Christian then agreed with Martin, provided
a suitable location could be found. With this
Martin located eight different sites in Elbert
County for his consideration, and upon a
return visit showed them all to Christian, sav-
ing what he considered the best site as the last
one to be looked at.
As with Martin, the last site most impressed
Mr. Christian. It was а five-acre plot located
abcut eight miles north of Elberton off
Highway 77 and on the farm of Mildred and
Wayne Mullenix
The site chosen is atop an unwooded ridge in
a pasture and points up the horizon to the east
and west within range of summer and winter
sunrises and sunsets. This site is the highest
point in Elbert County and affords a view of the
monuments for several miles
In addition to agreeing to the price of the
land, Christian agreed that the Mullenix family
would have two generations of grazing rights
for their cattle. The site is to remain in its
natural condition for all times.
While quarrying of the stone was being done
and site locations were being worked out, work
on translations and transliterations for the
capstone and major stones were being looked
into The fiveacre site, personally chosen by “R.C. Christian”, is located in a pasture owned by con
tractor Wayne Mullenix, and is the highest point in ElbertCounty.According to specifications,
While work was being done on the stones, The Georgia Guidestones* were to be on a ridge commanding a view of the horizon to the
laying out the forms for the foundation at the east and west w in range of Summer and Winter sunrises andsunsets. The plo! was purchas-
ed and deeded to Elbert County. Joe Fendley, left, County Commission Chairman Billy Ray
site had begun. This work was most exacting, Brown. center, and Wayne Mullenix review plans.
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Contractor Wayne Mullenix, kneeling, goes over foundation plans Pictured (4^) are Mary and Joe Fendiey, Sr., builder of The Georgia Guidestones* and Wayne,
with project superintendent Joe Davis (left) and Georgia Mildred and Celina Mullenix, from whom the land was purchased to erect The Georgia
Guidestoné builder Joe Fendiey prior to actual work being Guidestons This land was chosen by "Mr. R.C. Christian" and is the highest known point in
started Elbert County

This photo shows the configuration of The Georgia Guidestones* four large
outside base slabs, with a central or gnomen stone, arranged like a giant pad- А Guidestone granite slab is shown being hoisted from the transporting truck
diewheel with the outer stones oriented to the limits of the migration of the by Grady Albertson, owner and operator of Argo Crane Service. This is the first
moon during a year. The center stone is marked and holes drilled in it so that the of The Georgia Guidestones* to arrive at the erection site and its placement
Sun rays mark the time of day and the seasonsofthe year. Also, the North Star atop the foundation will mark history, for it is the first known "Message to
is always visible through a special slot from the South to the North side of the Mankind” ever to be erected in the United States of America. Its purpose, as
center stone. An astronomer was employed to accurately achieve this place. told by the sponsors, is to leave a message, etched in granite. that will survive
ment of the stones. the ravages of time.
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Translations....
ranslations were needed in four archaic languages today, the eight languages on the stones outlining the
for the capstone. They were: Sanskrit, Babylonian ten guides for living, can be read and understood by an
Cuneiform, Classical Greek and Egyptian Hieroglyphic. estimated 3.2 billion people.
The message on the capstone would be “Let These Be Translation and transliteration into the various lan-
Guidestones to an Age of Reason.” guages chosen was a major undertaking. Naturalized ci-
Translators were also needed for the ten guides, to be tizens in Elberton, college and university language ex-
carved in eight different languages on the four main perts, clergymen, and even individuals at the United
stones. The eight languages were: English, Russian, Nations in New York assisted in the translations and
Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Classical Hebrew, Swahili, transliterations.
Hindi and Spanish. After the translations and transliterations were com-
The various languages were chosen by the sponsors pleted, hundreds of hours went into laying out the let-
for use on the monument because they represent the tering on the massive granite stones before sandblasting
languages spoken by a majority of the people in the could actually begin. Once laid out hundreds more
world. hours were needed to do the actual sandblasting of the
It is believed that out of the 3.43 billion people alive lettering.

English Translation
Maintain humanity under 500,000,000
in perpetual balance with nature;

Guide reproduction wisely,

improving fitness and diversity;

Unite humanity with a living new language;

Rule passion, faith, tradition,

and all things
with tempered reason;

Protect people and nations

with fair laws and just courts;

Let all nations rule internally,

resolving external disputes
in a world court;

Avoid petty laws and useless officials;

Balance personal rights with

social duties;

Prize truth, beauty, love.

seeking harmony with the
infinite;

Be not a cancer on earth --

leave room for nature --
leave room for nature.
А special crew of Horace and Frankie Bradford, master stone craftsmen, under the
direction of JoeВ.Davis, background, a retired plant superintendent was hired to cut
and pitch the granite slabs to the exact dimensions provided by "Mr. R.C. Christian
Special crews were hired because the project was so demanding that it would disrupt
the regular Elberton Granite Finishing Company's production schedule.

Charlie Clamp, sandblaster on The Georgia Guidestone: is shown etching the

message“ into one of the granite slabs. He spent hundreds of hours on the project,
which he considers to be one of his greatest undertakings.

Quarrying was the most crucial phase of The Georgia Guidestones* produc
tion becauseofthe massive size of the granite slabs and the strain on men and
equipment. It was accomplished in the more than 100-ft. depthsofthe “Pyramid George Gaines, Chief Inspector for E G.A.'s Certified Memorial Program, closely ex
Blue Granite” Quarry. “Our Quarry Superintendent, Jimmy Mattox, and hiscrew amined each of the units as it was completed to guarantee that each piece met
simply did a fantastic job under the circumstances." said Joe Fendley. builder specific: tions. The special E G.A. seal certifying inspection was sandblown on each
of The Georgia Guidestones" unit

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 Frankie Bradford, one of the two master stone cutters assigned to
The Georgia Guidestones* project, is shown cutting the slot
which will align with the positions of the rising sun at the time of
the summer and winter solstices and at the equinox.

Charlie Clamp, a specialist in sandblast engraving and cleaning granite, glues stencils
of the Chinese characters on one of the stones. The four outer stones are inscribed
with the same "message" but in eight different languages. The capstone is inscribed
in four languages.

Special scaffolding had to be erected where The Georgia Guidestones* were

fabricated so that Charles Clamp could sandblast.inscribe over 4,000 letters
which were approximately four-inches high on each stone. The languages were
Horace Bradford, one of the two master stonecutters assigned to The Georgia chosen because they represent those spoken by a majority of the people in the
Guidestones* project, is shown smoothing the sides of the center stone. world.

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The Purpose....
he Georgia Guidestones® consist of four major race dramatize the shortcomings of traditional agencies
stone blocks which contain 10 guides for living in in governing human affairs. The approaching crisis may
eight languages; a center stone with cuttings for the make mankind willing to accept a system of world law
winter and summer solstices; and North Star alignment; which will stress the responsibility of individual nations
and a capstone in four archaic languages proclaiming in regulating internal affairs, and which will assist them
‘Let These Be Guidestones to an Age of Reason” and a in the peaceful management of international frictions
hole for high noon to mark the day of the year on the ‘With such а system we could eliminate war. We
south face of the center stone.
The mysterious sponsors behind The
Georgia Guidestones® explained their
reasons for the monument:
‘It is very probable that humanity
now possesses the knowledge needed
to establish an effective world govern-
ment. In some way that knowledge
must be widely seeded in the con-
sciousness of all mankind. Very soon
the hearts of our human family must be
touched and warmed so we will
welcome a global rule of reason
"The group consciousness of our race
is blind, perverse, and easily distracted
by trivia when it should be focused on
fundamentals. We are entering a
critical era. Population pressures will
soon create political and economic
crisis throughout the world. These will
make more difficult and at the same
time more needed the building of a ra-
tional world society.
‘A first step will be to convince a
doubting world that such a society is
now possible. Let us keep in view en-
during appeals to the collective reason
of humanity. Let us draw attention to
the basic problems. Let us establish
proper priorities. We must order our
home here on earth before we reach for
the stars
‘Human reason is now awakening to
its strength. It is the most powerful
agency yet released in the unfolding of
life on our planet. We must make
humanity aware that acceptance of
compassionate, enlightened reason will
let us control our destiny within the
limits inherent in our nature.
"It is difficult to seed wisdom in
closed human minds. Cultural inertias
are not easily overcome. Unfolding Intermediary Wyatt С. Martin of the Granite City Bank (right), and Charlie Clamp. sandblaster on The
Georgia Guidestones* project look over oneof the stones after the "message" had been inscribed. This,
world events and the sad record of our the English version, is one of eight languages used on the stones.
The Purpose.... (Continued)

could provide every person an opportunity to seek a life graven stones. These silent stones will display our ideas
of purpose and fulfillment. now and when we have gone. We hope that they will
“There are alternatives to Armageddon. They are at- merit increasing acceptance, and that through their
tainable. But they will not happen without coordinated silent persistence they will hasten in a small degree the
efforts by millions of dedicated people in all nations of coming age of reason.
the earth, The monument is located in Elberton, Georgia. This
We, the sponsors
of TheGeorgia Guidestones®, are a site was selected because of the availability of excellent
small group of Americans who wish to focus attention granite, and because the climate is kind to exposed
on problems central to the present quandary of humani- stone.
ty. We have a simple message for other human beings ‘The monument has been named The Georgia
now and in the future. We believe it contains self- Guidestones®. It consists of four large upright blocks of
evident truths, and we intend no bias for a particular granite, each measuring two meters wide and five
creed or philosophy. Yet our message is in some areas meters high. They mark the extreme positions of the ris-
controversial. We have chosen to remain anonymous in ing and setting of the sun in its cycle of 18.6 years.
order to avoid debate and contention which might con- They surround a central stone which is oriented north
fuse our meaning, and which might delay a considered and south. This stone contains ports aligned with the
review of our thoughts. We believe that our precepts are celestial pole and with the paths of the sun and moon as
sound. They must stand on their own merits. they cross the horizon. The central stone also marks the
"Stonehenge and other vestiges of ancient human passing of the sun at noontime throughout the year.
thoughts arouse our curic sity but carry no message for The capstone is inscribed on its margins with an ap-
our guidance. To convey our ideas across time to other peal to reason. This brief note is voiced in four archaic
human beings, we erected a monument --a cluster of languages
We believe that each human
being has purpose. Every one of
us is a small but significant bit of
the infinite. The celestial
alignments of the stones sym-
bolize the need for humanity to
be square with external principles
which are manifest in our own
nature, and in the universe
around us. We must live in har-
mony with the infinite.
Four large stones in the central
cluster are inscribed with ten
precepts, each stone carrying the
same text in two languages. In the
English version the message totals
fewer than one hundred words.
The languages have been selected
for their historical significance
and for their impact on people
now living. Since there are three
thousand living languages, not all
could be chosen.
We envision a later phase in
the development of the Georgia
Guidestones*. It is hoped that
William A other stones can be erected in
chaic languages of Babylonian Cuneiform, Sanskrit. Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
reads, "Let These Be Guidestones То An Age of Reason `This wording was si
outer circles to mark the migra-
capstone, which rests atop the five large upright stones tions of the sun and perhaps

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certain other celestial phenomena. These stones would beyond what is prudent or long sustainable. Now we
carry our words in the languages of other individuals can foresee the impending exhaustion of those energy
who share our beliefs and will raise similar stones at in- sources and the depletion of world reserves of many
ternational boundaries in the languages of friendly vital raw materials.
neighbors. They would serve as reminders of the dif- ‘Controlling our reproduction is urgently needed. It
ficulties which all humanity must face together, and will require major changes in our attitudes and customs.
would encourage mutual efforts to deal with them ra- Unfortunately, the inertia of human custom can be ex-
tionally and with justice. treme. This is especially true when those for whom
“We profess no divine inspiration beyond that which custom is a dominant force are uninformed of the need
can be found in all human minds. Our thoughts reflect for change.
our analysis of the problems confronting humanity in "Nearly every nation is now overpopulated in terms
this dawning of the atomic age. They outline in general of a perpetual balance with nature. We are like a fleet of
terms certain basic steps which must be taken to overcrowded lifeboats confronted with an approaching
establish for humanity a benevolent and enduring tempest. In the United States of America we are serious-
equilibrium with the universe. ly overtaxing our resources to maintain our present
"Human beings are special creatures. We are population in the existing state of prosperity. We are
shepherds for all earthly life. In this world, we play a destroying our farmland, and we have grown
central role in an eternal struggle between good and evil dangerously dependent upon external sources for oil
between the forces which build and those which would metals and other nonrenewable resources. Nations such
destroy. The Infinite envelops all that exists, even as Japan, Holland and Haiti are even moreseriously
struggle, conflict and change, which may reflect tur- overpopulated and. therefore, in greater jeopardy.
moils in the very soul of God. In these circumstances, reproduction is no longer ex-
“We humans have been gifted with a small capacity to clusively a personal matter. Society must have a voice
know and to act — for good or for
evil. We must strive to optimize
our existence, not only for
ourselves but for those who come
after us. And we must not be un-
mindful of the welfare of all other
living things whose destinies have
been placed in our trust.
"We are the major agency
through which good and evil
qualities of the spirit become ac-
tive in our world. Without us
there is very little of love, mercy
or compassion. Yet we can also
be agents of hate, and cruelty and
cold indifference. Only we can
consciously work to improve this
imperfect world. It is not enough
for us to merely drift with the
current. The rational world of
tomorrow lies ever upstream.
"In 1980, as these stones were
being raised. the most pressing
world problem was the need to
control human numbers. In recent
centuries technology and abun-
dant : fuels have made possible a News reports {rom various newspapers, radió and television stations are shown in attendance during a special
press conference calledby Jos Н.Fendiay, Sr. builder of The Georgia Quidestones" and headed by WillemA
multiplication of humanity far Bil ” Kelly, Executive Vice President of the Elberton Granit Association,
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 The Purpose
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and some power of direction in regulating
this vital function. The wishes of human
couples are important, but not paramount.
The interests of present society and the
welfare of future generations must be given
increasing consideration as we develop
mechanisms to bring rational control to our
childbearing.
“No person should be brought into the
world unwanted and unneeded. No child
should be conceived through carelessness. If
each life is to have value, every conception
must be part of an ordered plan of two
parents who are aware of their respon-
sibilities to that child and to society.
It is extremely important that every na-
tional government develop immediately a
considered ‘Population Policy.’ The need is
urgent. It should take precedence over other
problems, even those relating to national
defense. Population control is a global pro-
JoeН.Fendiey, Sr (left), builder ofTheGeorgia Guide tones” explains to news reporters, Suzan blem. The actions of one nation have far
Dolezal with the Atlanta Journal and Roger White witi the Hartwell Sun, some of the details рег
taining to The Georgia Guidi tones’ Each reporter in attendance was given a press kit con reaching effects on others wercrowding
ing The Georgia Guidestones" This press briefing was held at the plant where the stones were human beings in conditions of squalor and
being prepared ignorance is dehumanizing. It is an evil
which cannot be tolerated.
Each nation must consider the present
and future availability of all resources re-
quired for its long continuing survival. With
proper allowances for the interchange of
commodities which may be overabundant in
some areas while scarce in others, it must
then make rational estimates of the optimum
population which can be sustained by those
resources on a perpetual time scale. Each na-
tion must accept responsibility for making
this determination for its own people. It may
give assistance to its neighbors as it chooses
and as assistance is requested. But in the
final analysis, each nation must determine its
own population goals and must formulate
plans which will achieve them. No nation
having regulated its own population. should
be expected to burden its citizens with the
unwanted surplus of improvident neighbors.
Nations with optimum populations can
provide comfort and education for all their
Members of the press corps in attendance at a news briefing, held at the plant where the stones own citizens and can give assistance to
were being prepared, get a first-hand look at Frankie and Horace Bradford, master stone crafts. others. They can be good world citizens. Na-
men. as they work diligently on rock-pitching the side of this particular upright stone which will be
rock-pitched on а! sides before the engraving will begin. tions which are overcrowded and poverty
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The Purpose €. e « (Continued)

stricken are problems for the entire world community. adapt from existing patterns rather than working froma
“There are still significant reserves of fossil fuels and totally new foundation. Languages spoken widely today
mineral resources, sufficient perhaps for a century of have developed in ways which reflect our inner nature
adjustment. But the time is running out. Immediate ac- as it has thus far evolved on the tree of life. They con-
tion is required to avert disaster, tinue to change and evolve as if they too were living
‘A few generations of single child families will permit creatures.
improvement of living standards in even the most im- "We suggest that scholars throughout the world begin
poverished countries. In all nations the final determi- now to establish a new basis upon which later genera-
nant of living conditions will be the ratio between tions can develop a totally new universal language for
available resources and the number of citizens who must men and machines. It will be adapted to our speech
share them, mechanisms, and to the language faculties and patterns
“Irresponsible childbearing must be discouraged by impressed in our nervous systems.
legal and social pressures. Couples who cannot provide ‘With appropriate stabilizing mechanisms a common
a decent home and support for a child should not pro- tongue for all nations may some day span chasms which
duce children to be a burden for their neighbors. Bring- would otherwise divide the human family. It will make
ing unneeded children into an overcrowded lifeboat is possible the accurate transmittal of human thought
evil. It is unjust to those children. It is harmful for the down the long reaches of time. It need not be spoken by
other occupants and all living things. Society should not all. It will be most useful for those who bridge interna-
encourage or subsidize such behavior. tional barriers, and for scholars who interpret the past
“Knowledge and techniques for regulating human in the remote future. It will help maintain unity in diver-
reproduction are now in existence. Moral and political sity.
leaders throughout the world have a grave responsibili- ‘With the completion of the central cluster of The
ty to make this knowledge and these techniques general- Georgia Guidestones® our small sponsoring group has
ly available. This could be done with a fraction of the disbanded. We leave the monument in the safekeeping
funds which the world now devotes to military purpose. of the people of Elbert County, Georgia.
In the long run, diverting funds into this channel could “If our inscribed words are dimmed by the wear of
do more than anything else to reduce the tensions which wind and sun and time, we ask that you will cut them
lead to war. deeper. If the stones should fall, or if they be scattered
А diverse and prosperous world population in by people of little understanding, we ask that you will
perpetual balance with global resources will be the cor- raise them up again.
nerstone for a rational world order. People of good will We invite our fellow human beings in all nations to
in all nations must work to establish that balance, reflect on our simple message. When these goals are
“We have confidence in the informed judgment of some day sought by the generality of mankind, a ra-
humanity. We believe that the problems of population tional world order can be achieved for all.”
control will be solved before mass starvation or conflict
destroys the earth. Human reason can be adequate to
meet the challenges thrust upon it in future ages. We re-
mind those who come after us to apply that force in all
areas of their lives.
"We urge a world language, but do not intend the
elimination of national languages, Every spoken
language is useful, for it helps to segregate its unique
segment of humanity from the general mass, permitting
it to develop its potentials in its own environment, in-
fluenced by its own traditions. Variety is intrinsically
good and must be encouraged. Literature and all the arts
flourish under the sheltering protection of a language
which has developed in a common nest. But national
languages can be divisive, and can permit secluded
islands of misunderstanding to develop and grow into
sources of major difficulty.
‘No existing language has been consciously designed Looking over one of the granite stones about 10 be engraved with the "message
are (n Master stone craftsmen Frankie and Horace Bradford, project superinten:
by human effort. Attempts have been made, but tend to dent Joe B. Davis and builder Joe Н. Fendiey, Sr.
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Officials of the Monument Builders Association of North America join the
Fendleys at the dedication ceremonies. (I) Mary and John Dianis, executive
vice president; Mary and Joe Fendley, Sr., builder: and Maxine and Bill Hut Members of the special crew which tookonthe project of The Georgia Guidestone:
ton, president Special recognition during the unveiling ceremonies.

Members of the Joe Fendley family in at

tendance at the unveiling ceremony in Prior to the unveiling of The Georgia Guidestones” the
cluded (ir): Kathryn White, Ace Fendley black plastic covering gave the barren knoll a mysterious
and Joyce White. look as one viewed it from miles away

The Georgia Guidestones* are shown during

Other members of the special crew which took on The The base for TheGeorgia Guidestones* was set upon {he unveiling ceremonies with the black, plastic
astheygetrecognition
Georgia Guidestones* project stand bed.rock and the giant "paddiewheel" is shown short- covering “hanging:on” to the top of the stones
during the unveiling ceremonies, ly after the concrete was poured. as visitors look on.

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Horace and Frankie Bradford, the two
Georgia Guidestones* builder Joe Н. Fendiey, Sr. (left) and in. Georgia Guidestones* builder Joe Fendley (left) and master stonecutters assigned to The
termediary Wyatt C. Martin take amoment to look over one of the sawyer Harold Reynolds pause for a moment to in Georgia Guidestones' project, are
stones prior to its being engraved with the "message spect one of the stones being cut shown working on one of the stones.
ТЬе Меззаге....
NOTE: The ten messages inscribed оп The Georgia threat — it is a reality.
Guidestones® will mean many things to many people, Nations are often considered separate from the Earth
and the following interpretations were written by the of which they are a part. However, the planet is a unit
late Dr. Francis Merchant, whose background can be composed of interrelated countries. Nations are ar-
found in the latter pages of this book. tificial groupings created by man. They are part of a
single whole -- the Earth. Volcanic eruptions, floods,
Guiding Thought No. 1 and drought affect all life on the planet. A catastrophe
in one area is the concern of everyone. Planetary think-
Maintain humanity y less than 500 million in ing involves a larger perspective than a nationalistic
perpetual balance with nature. outlook.
There is but one Earth and one humanity inhabiting
China, with its billion inhabitants, has reached the it. Only such a perspective can enable us to plan wisely
limit that the land can support in population. The for the present and future generations.
government has recognized that an increase in the
number of its citizens would imperil the nation. Laws
have been passed designed to limit the size of families. Guiding Thought No. 2
The official view is that two children per family are suf-
ficient; penalties are assigned if there are more. Guide reproduction wisely -- improving
India, too, is deeply concerned about the problem of fitness and diversity.
over-population. Programs have been instituted to
reduce the soaring birth rate. The individual dies, but the race lives on. Each
How many people can the Earth support? Even today generation creates its successors. The process is not
starvation in various parts of the world is not simply a merely an individual matter, but affects the race as a

Joe H. Fendley, Sr., builder of The Georgia Guidestones* and President of the Elberton Granite Finishing Co., Inc. stands proudly with the scale model of The Georgia Guide-
stones”, which was given to the Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit and will be exhibited to the thousands of visitors who come to Elberton each year.
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The Message.... (Continued)

whole. The person who wastes his substance dissipates a accept the responsibility of parenthood, is a form of
remarkable energy of which he is the custodian. egotism and unreason. Because biologists classify man
Bringing a new life into this world is one of the most as an animal, some people assume that they are justified
important acts a man can perform. Small wonder that in acting like one.
marriage has been designated as a sacrament. Reproduc- Drugs, alcohol and dissipation have a negative effect
tion is a miracle of creative power. оп the unborn. It is not right that they should be made
To cheapen the marital relationship, to degrade the to suffer because of the shortcomings of their parents.
creative act by pornography, to indulge in promiscuity To tamper with the health of unborn children is surely
simply to satisfy carnal appetite reduces the meaning of unjustifiable.
life to an animalistic level. To create progeny, yet not It is difficult to regulate reproduction by law, but a
higher standard should be for-
mulated.

Guiding Thought No. 3

Unite humanity with a

living new language.

Continents separate peoples, and

so does nationality, but language is
an even greater barrier to interna-
tional understanding. Ideas must
pass through the prism of different
vocabularies and alphabets to be
understood. The nations of the
world, because of improved com-
munication, are being drawn closer
and closer together, making the
language barrier an ever greater
obstacle. This problem should be
recognized, and efforts should be
made to arrive at some creative
solution.
А new language, acceptable to all
nations, would facilitate world
understanding. It would enable the
inhabitants of the Earth, regardless
of geography, to communicate with
each other -- the European with the
Asian, and the African with the
American. What improved trans-
portation has done in bringing peo-
ples together in space, a common
language would do in bringing them
together in thought.
No nation need give up the use of
its own tongue. All nationalities
could continue to cherish their own
With ultimate precision and true dedication. Grady Н. Albertson, owner and operator of Argo toCrane Company, cultural treasures and their own
handled the erection of The Georgia Guidestones” Не is shown lifting the first Guidestone its final resting prized mode of communication. A
place
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 During the waning twilightofMarch 12, 1980 thefinal section. the large capstone,
Ever so gently!" describes how the crane and setting crew handied the stone sec: was set into place to complete construction of The Georgia Guidestones* .Joe
tions and their enormous weight. As shown above, stainless steel dowell pins were Fendiey, builder, is shown directing placement of the capstone. All that remained
placed in each of the granite bases and the upright sections were set on the pins to be done was steam-cleaning the stone for the March 22nd dedication

(M) Project superintendent Joe B. Davis, builder Joe Н

mixed
The foundation for The Georgia Guidestones* was built on solid rock-bed, and the cement was accord. Fendley, Sr. and foundation builder W.A. "Willie" Edwards
according to rigid specifications and reinforced with steel, as shown in the photograph above. АП pause during the early days of construction to pose for the
ing to the Sponsor's instructions. camera
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new language would be a secondary tongue that would
be used to promote international understanding.
The development of a new language requires much
thought. Some tongues, Russian, for example, are too
strongly inflected. English grammar, on the other hand,
is comparatively simple. With modifications, it might
be a serviceable instrument. Linguists have already done
much te make basic English a readily acquired skill.
There may be other alternatives. A language of sym-
bols, for example, might serve a useful purpose

Guiding Thought No. 4

Rule passion, faith, tradition, and all things

with tempered reason.

Science bases its judgments on the evidence provided

by experiments. A theory that cannot be supported in
practice is discarded. Ideological thinking is of a dif-
ferent order. In spite of contradictory results that flow
from the application of a theory, it is stubbornly
justified and upheld. The ideologue is wedded to his
Workmen take cables loose as one of the Guidestones is placed in its rightful beliefs regardless of logic, fact, or evidence. Such an at-
position. The rock-pitched finish on the sides is in accordance with "Mr. RC titude is unscientific, fanatical, and unreasonable. Many
Christian's” instructions, that the finish conform as nearly as possible to the
natural state of the granite as it is quarried. people, like the ideologue, persist in their convictions in
spite of all proof that they are mistaken.
Passion and instinct pull the chariot of
the soul in one direction; reason, in
another. The conflict must be resolved by
making the irrational urges subservient to
the logic of the soul. Many people.
however, can adduce specious arguments
to justify unwise, sometimes absurd,
behavior. This type of thinking is called
rationalization; it is simply the distorted
shadow of reason
Psychiatry tells us that rationality is a
fundamental criterion in determining
sanity. Addictive behavior, because it is
not controlled by judgment, suggests im-
balance and disequilibrium. When deci-
sions are made on the basis of compulsive
drives without weighing issues, the
resulting behavior verges on irrationality.
The universe is put together by divine
reason. Man is privileged to emulate the
Great Architect by ordering his small
world according to the rational faculty
with which he has been endowed. The
The third Guidestone is raised and about to be placed on the knoll alongside the first two stones. Looking compass of reason, when rejected, leaves
over the erection procedure is Joe Н. Fendley. Sr., builder of The Georgia Guidestones* and Joe В. Davis
(ler with back to camera), and ага Davis (right), a member of the special crew who worked on the project. the individual adrift in a stormy ocean.
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The Message .... (Continued)

Guiding Thought No. 5 Statesmen, realizing the danger of catastrophic wars,

have created international organizations to insure
Protect people and nations with fair laws peace. The League of Nations was formed after the First
and just courts, World War, and the United Nations, after the Second.
Today the horizons are again clouded and the threat
Being imperfect, man makes imperfect laws, but they of international conflict hangs over the future like a
represent as much of the Spirit of Justice as he is capable pall. Man's will to destroy has apparently outstripped
of comprehending. In his own small way, he tries to ex- his will to establish durable peace.
press in human affairs his interpretation of the prin- A general answer to the problem -- and it can only be
ciples that govern the universe. Naturally, he falls short very general — would be to let each nation rule itself in-
of the ideal. ternally to the best of its ability, but that all external
The purpose of law is twofold -- to set up standards disputes that put the future of humanity in jeopardy be
and to protect those who abide by them. The protective submitted to a World Court for arbitration. Such a solu-
aspect is sometimes overlooked. Without law, life tion would require cooperative action on the part of all
becomes a jungle in which might supersedes right. The nations. However, a climate of world opinion favoring
weak are then at the mercy of the strong. The lawless such a resolution of international conflicts can be
have no reason to complain of unfairness; having created even now. The alternative, recurring man-made
repudiated the law, they cannot appeal to it for protec- cataclysms, should persuade people that the path of
tion. reason and persuasion is wiser.
To devise fair laws requires wisdom, and
to create just courts, integrity. Society does
not seem to produce an over-abundance of
persons who possess these qualities.
However, the affirmation of the ideal,
although it is but a preliminary step, pro-
vides us with directional intention
Perhaps it would be of value to ponder on
the laws that we would devise to govern our
own conduct --and then apply them to the
community and to the nation
The philosopher, Kant, suggested that
each person ask himself, “If everybody did
what 1 do, would the world be better off or
worse?

Guiding Thought No. 6

Let all nations rule internally,
resolving external disputes in a
world court.

The history of the human race resounds

with the clamor of war. The passage of time
has not reduced conflicts, but increased
them. Moreover, wars have
become ever
deadlier because science devises weapons
that are ever more destructive of life. In fact,
man's power to destroy is so great that a
The Georgis Guidestones* get "the final-touch,” which is a steam and acid cleaning trom Norris
nuclear holocaust could endanger the planet Mattox. This brings out the beauty of both the stone and workmanship. Other than this cleaning.
and all its inhabitants. the stones and site remain unchanged
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The Message +... » (Continued)

Guiding Thought Мо. 7 When the law is regarded as a capricious set of arbitrary
and hindering rules, the light of true justice is dimmed.
Avoid petty laws and useless officials.
Innumerable laws have been written covering almost Guiding Thought No. 8
every aspect of life -- and each generation adds a host of
additional statutes, The multiplication of laws beyond a Balance personal rights with social duties.
certain point tends to be restrictive and produces that
modern phenomenon, the bureaucrat, who interprets No man is born free, He is imprisoned in a body, sub-
and administers legislation. Even today, businessmen ject to time, compelled to follow a pattern that starts
and college bursars complain about the quantity of with birth and ends with death, To overcome his
paperwork required to comply with federal and state natural ignorance, he must put forth persistent efforts to
regulations, acquire knowledge. Life offers opportunity and a
Petty laws bring justice itself into disrepute, In a maze choice, but not freedom,
of legal technicalities, the real issues are often obscured, Rights concern what society owes the individual, but
Many persons who are admittedly guilty go free because there is another consideration, What does the individual
of incidental procedural irregularities. owe society? Receiving and giving are two elements of a
When the laws become highly complicated, the single process that is sometimes referred to as reciproci-
government creates an army of bureaucrats to enforce ty. Insistence on always being the recipient of good and
them. These officials do not add to the productivity of never the giver of it defines a one-sided relationship.
the economy, but exert great influence in determining Even in speech, we must be able to express our own
what can and what cannot be done. If no regulation is thoughts as well as to listen to those of others.
bad, excessive regulation is worse, ¿very right implies a duty. Life is given in order that
"The law is a lamp," the Scriptures tell us, Petty we might do something meaningful with it. What boots
regulations and useless officials obfuscate the truth. it if a man has unlimited freedom and uses it to live

The groundbreaking for The Georgla Guldestones* took place in August, 1979, and to witness and participate In this ceremony were several key people from the Elberton area.
(4) Project superintendent Joe B. Davis; setting expert W.A. "Willie" Edwards; Elberton Granite Association President Tom Oglesby; Mrs. Jos (Mary) Fendley, Sr.; builder Joe Н.
Fendley, Sr.; intermediary Wyatt C. Martin; Chairman of the Elbert County Board of Commissioners Billy А. Brown; Mrs. Martha Hunt; Celina Mullenix; site provider and contrac:
tor Wayne Mullenix and his wife Mildred
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 The Message
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meanly, miserably, and ignobly? Rights conferred must
find their expression in duties fulfilled.
Our obligation as human beings is to act like human
beings - and not like creatures of the jungle. Our rights
must never include the right to deprive others of theirs.
It seems more satisfying to think of what others owe us
than of what we owe others, but such a view is egocen-
tric
Each person might find it helpful to make a list of
rights he does not possess - namely, misuse of the gift of
life, bringing discord into the lives of others, darkening
the horizons of those who strive lightward

Guiding Thought No. 9

la Guidestones" builder Joe H. Fendley, Sr. and Elberton Granite Associa- Prize truth, beauty, and love, seeking har-
tion Executive vice president William A. "Bill" Kelly pause for amoment during the
unveiling ceremonies, Kelly acted as master of ceremonies for the unveiling, mony with the Infinite.

Where your treasure is,” we are told, “there will your

heart be also.” That which we prize is an index of
character and striving. It is spiritually profitable to

Because of project's mammoth size and its "possible" bearing on the world's
Banker and intermediary Wyatt C. Martin expresses gratitude on behalf of the Spon- future, the Monument Builders of North America's Executive Vice President John
sors to all the persons who had a part in making The Georgia Guidestones* a reali Dianis (left) and President William "Bill" Hutton (right) participated in the unveiling
ty, and to the hundreds who attended the unveiling ceremonies. ceremonies and they are shown with project builder Joe H. Fendley, Sr. (center)

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The Message . . . . (continued)
distinguish between treasure and its many glittering ladder that stretches from earth to infinity,
counterfeits. Reaching for tinseled, self-aggrandizing How can man, an ephemeral creature of a moment,
things, we often find ourselves clutching a handful of be in harmony with the Infinite? The skeptic impugns
cobwebs. What, then, should we cherish?
A. The Treasure of Truth. Every truth is part of a
larger one. At no point can we stop and say that we have
encompassed its fullness. Its manifestations are apparent
on earth, but its roots are in infinity. The search is
never-ending, for truth progressively expands until it
becomes a sun. In the quest, falsehoods are burnt to
ashes. The lamp of reason discovers the truth that "shall
make you free.
B. The Treasure of Beauty. Written into the founda-
tion of the world is the principle of Beauty, and its
manifestations are everywhere apparent to the discern-
ing eye. The stars, the sunlight, the flowers, and the
mountains bear mute testimony to this principle in
nature.
"Array thyself with glory and beauty,” the Scriptures
tell us. The task is surely not easy to accomplish. The
outer beauty should find its reflection within. The rose
that wafts its soft fragrance on the summer air should,
symbolically speaking, bloom in the depths of the heart.
C. The Treasure of Love. Man, having been brought US. Congressman Doug Barnard (center) made the keynote address at the unveil-
ing of The Georgia Guidestones" .He is shown flanked by Elberton Mayor Jack
into being by the love of the Creator, has been endowed Wheeler (left) and Elbert County Commission Chairman Billy Ray Brown
with the power to express in more limited form a
measure of his Creator's munificent quality.
By availing himself of this opportunity, he builds a

US. Congressman Doug Barnard (center) cuts the ropes which held the black
Hundreds gathered on the barren knoll in upper Elbert County, Georgia to witness plastic, thereby unveiling The Georgia Guidestones* to the world. He is assisted
the unveiling of The Georgia Guidestones* .This photograph shows only a small in the unveiling by Elberton Mayor Jack Wheeler (left) and Commission Chairman
portion of the crowd Ray Brown,
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The Message .... (Continued)

the possibility, but in metaphysics the answer can be af- a diseased or health-producing force in the corpus of the
firmative. As the vast sun is reflected in a small mirror, Earth.
so is infinity manifested in finite man. No one lives to himself alone. He is part of a com-
munity, of humanity, of the planet. It lies in his power
to be a cancer or a salutary agent. This choice is not a
theoretical matter. It will inevitably find expression in
Guiding Thought No. 10 action.
Man shares the planet with Nature, and what he does
Be not a cancer on the Earth -- leave room affects his environment for better or worse. He cannot
for Nature, leave room for Nature!
cut down forests, pollute rivers, or foul the atmosphere
with impunity. In destroying Nature, he destroys
The afflictions from which human beings suffer are himself
legion, but one of the most dreaded forms is cancer. In Such considerations, far from being abstract, have
this disease a part of the organism increases at the ex- direct relevance to man's future, It is not the part of
pense of the whole. This concept may be speculatively wisdom to shift the problem to governments and wait
extended in considering the earth and the four billion in- for them to take action. Each individual must make his
habitants it bears. The devastating wars in which own creative decision and in so doing create a climate of
humanity engages are afflictions of the planet. Each in- thought that will promote the health of the planet and
dividual, analogous to a cell in the human body, may be the well-being of all humanity

Member of the Fendley Family at The Georgia Guldestones® unveiling ceremony included (l-r); Roy and Irene Fendley, Mary and Joe Н. Fendley, Sr., Kathryn White, Joe's sister,
and her daughter, Joyce White. Behind the Fendleys is Joe and Mary's son, "Асе".
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Specifications....
he Georgia Guidestones® rise above the grassy The entire monument rests on a foundation which
knoll off Georgia State Highway 77 to a height of was excavated to a depth of two feet of bed rock. The
over 19-feet 3-inches. bed was then leveled with sand and gravel and was
The monument consists of four major stones which covered with a film of poly plastic. A frame was con-
are each 16-feet 4-inches high, 6-feet 6-inches wide, and structed in a 20 by 24 foot East-West oriented rectangle
1-foot 7-inches thick. Each of these major stones weighs and a network of one-half inch iron reinforcing rods
in excess of 42,000 pounds with a total weight of over were placed in the form at 10-inch intervals. This was
170,000 pounds for these four stones. then filled with cement, leveled and then left to cure for
The center stone is 16-feet 4-inches high, 3-feet 60 days.
3-inches wide, and 1-foot 7-inches thick and weighs The stones themselves were joined together with
20,957 pounds. 1-5/8 inch stainless steel dowel pins which were eight in-
The capstone sits 9-feet 8-inches long, 6-feet 6-inches ches high.
wide, and 1-foot 7-inches thick with a weight in excess The monument stands off Georgia Highway 77, 1.3
of 22,000 pounds. miles South of the Hart-Elbert County line, 7.2 miles
The major stones rest on four support stones or bases north of Elberton, and 7.8 miles south of Hartwell on a
which are 7-feet 4-inches long, 2-feet wide, and 1-foot five-acre plot on the farm of Mildred and Wayne
4-inches thick with an individual weight of approx- Mullenix.
imately 4,875 pounds and a total weight of 29,500
pounds.
The center stone rests on one support stone which
weighs 2,700 pounds and is 4-feet 2/2-inches long, 2-feet
2-inches wide, and 1-foot 7-inches thick.
The monument weighs an estimated 245,000 pounds
with a grand total of 951 cubic feet of granite with an
overall height from the ground of 19-feet 3-inches.
The four major stones are arranged in a giant “paddle-
wheel” configuration which are oriented to the limits of
the migration of the sun during the course of the year
and also show the extreme positions of the rising and
setting of the sun in its 18.6 year cycle.
These four major stones have sandblasted engravings
on the eight major sides. Each of the eight sides has ten
guides for future generations. Each side has the same
guides, but each side has one of eight different
languages. Over 4,000 letters, 4-inches high were cut in-
to the surfaces.
The center stone has two special features. The North
Star is always visible through a special hole drilled from
the South to the North side of the center stone. Another
slot was cut which aligns with the positions of the rising
sun at the time of the summer and winter solstices and at
the equinox.
The capstone includes a calendar of a sort where a
beam of sunlight passes through a drilled 7/8-inch hole
at noon and shines on the South face of the center stone.
As the sun makes its travel cycle, the small light spot
beamed through will tell the day of the year at noon
time each day. Allowances were made because of varia-
tions between standard time and sun time to set the The Georgia Guidestones* sit quietly atop a barren knoll just off Highway 77 in
Elbert County, Georgia, their message etched in granite with a message for future
beam of sunlight at an equation of time. generations,
ИА
К.С. Christian «оо» the sponsor

C. Christian -- the mystery man who requested ten guides show that a great deal of time and thought
е the mystery monument. Not much is known went into the guides. The English version was written
about this man who has been so instrumental in so much. and rewritten until it was compacted into less than 100
It is known that “Christian” is not the man’s real words.
name. As he told Fendley and Martin, “My name is not It was rumored by some that Christian was a wealthy
Christian; I only use that name because I am a follower Texan looking for a way to spend some of his vast oil
of the teachings of Jesus Christ.” money, but Martin laughed that off saying that the
Christian is not the sole person behind The Georgia story just was not true. It is not known what profession
Guidestones®, instead he was the visible spokesman for Christian is now in but he said he once was a concrete
a small group of perhaps half-a-dozen people who worker.
believe in God and country seeking to erect a monument Christian's ties with Georgia go back further than The
to help in some way to improve this world and this Georgia Guidestones? -- his great-grandmother was
world's people. originally from Georgia.
Christian has given part of his time to serve his coun- Nothing more will probably ever be known about
try; he served in World War II and described himself as Christian. On his second visit with Fendley, Christian
“a patriotic American in every sense of the word.” said he would never visit with him again.
Christian appears to be a well traveled and intelligent Martin compiled a file on the The Georgia Guide-
man, He said that in his travels throughout Europe, he stones? and upon completion of the monument shredd-
was impressed with the many monuments throughout ed the records and letters so no trace of the sponsors
the countries and was most impressed with Stonehenge. may ever be known.
This was carried over in the design of The Georgia "Now that The Georgia Guidestones® is complete, |
Guidestones®. never expect to hear from Mr. Christian again," con-
Christian may best be described as “articulate” and the cluded Martin.

Could one of these people be the mysterious Mr. R.C. Christian?

sad.
 Joe Н. Fendley, 8т..... the builder
ое Н. Fendley, Sr., is president of Elberton Granite In politics, Fendley now serves as Mayor of Elberton
Finishing Company, Inc. and Pyramid Quarries, and previously served as councilman for the City of
Ínc., the companies which produced The Georgia Elberton in 1977 and 1978,
Guidestones®. He was awarded the Community Leadership Award
Fendley still does not know why Christian came to in 1977 by Governor George Busbee. In 1979, he was
him. “Everyone from my wife to my enemies has asked appointed to serve as a member of the Small Business
why he picked us -- 1 dont know,” he said. "I may have Administration Region IV Advisory Council by A. Ver-
been the only one in the office that late on a Friday non Weaver, Administrator of the Small Business Ad-
afternoon. Maybe #5 because of our national advertis- ministration in Washington, He now serves as county
ing or participation in the national monument associa- coordinator for Congressman Doug Barnard of Georgia
tions. Perhaps some retail memorialist told the group 10th Congressional District.
about Elberton Granite Finishing Company and Fendley is also involved in fraternal activities. Raised
Pyramid Quarries.,.Im sure glad they gave us the job a Master Mason in 1958, he is now a member of Philo-
because The Georgia Guidestones® have been a real mathea Masonic Lodge #25 in Elberton, is a York Rite
challenge. We've cut thousands and Scottish Rite 32° Mason,
of monuments, but this is the first and was admitted in the Yaarab
with any mystery surrounding it. Shrine Temple in Atlanta in 1969
Fendley moved to Elberton in He was President of the Savan-
1961 from Fairfield, Alabama, as nah Valley Shrine Club from
a records keeper and to assist in 1972 through 1973, The Poten-
establishing stability in a tate of the Yaarab Shrine Temple
wholesale firm, From there he awarded Fendley the “Divan
changed companies and became Degree of Distinction” in 1973,
the top salesman for one of the and appointed Ambassador in
largest firms in the memorial in- 1975.
dustry. Fendley was also a driving
He then decided to go into torce behind the Veteran's
business for himself and started Marker Bill. As Chairman of the
"Pet Memorials, Incorporated” in Elberton Task Force (now known
1971. From there Fendley ac- as the Industry Action Commit-
quired two additional organiza- tee) Fendley worked with the
tions --Elberton Granite Finishing staffs of Georgia Senator Herman
Company, Inc. and Pyramid Talmadge and Congressman
Quarries, Inc.
Joe H. Fendley, Sr. Doug Barnard of Georgia 10 pass
Fendley has been involved in the bill through Congress allow-
many outside activities, He participates in several ing cash payments toward the purchase of a monument
granite and monument organizations, serving on the in lieu of a government furnished headstone,
Board of Trustees of the Monument Builders of North When asked what projects outside his own business
America, the Board of Directors of the American Monu- he is most proud of, Joe is quick to answer, “Camp Har-
ment Association and serves on the Board of Trustees of mony - a youth camp about five miles outside of Elber-
the Elberton Granite Association. In 1978 and 1981, he ton.” Fendley served as first Chairman of the Board of
served as President of Wholesalers and Manufacturers the Camp from 1967-1971, and has served as an active
Division of the Monument Builders of North America. Trustee since it was founded.
Fendley is involved in community organizations, too. Fendley is married to the former Mary Sanders of
He is a president of the Elbert County Chamber of Com- Fairfield, Alabama, who is general manager of Pet
merce; past president and Chairman of the Board of the Memorials, Inc.
Elbert County Chapter of the American Cancer Society; The Fendleys have two children -- Joe Jr. and Melissa.
member of the Elberton Rotary Club; member of Elks Fendley summed up his feelings concerning The
Lodge No. 1100 in Elberton; American Legion; Veterans Georgia Guidestones® like this: "I think this is a unique
of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans; thing for Elberton and the whole state. It is something
served on the Board of Governors of the Elberton Coun- we can all be proud of and people will marvel at it cen-
try Club; and is a member of the First Baptist Church. turies from now.”
 WYATT C. MARTIN could possibly be the most important person in the saga of The
Wyatt С. Martin Georgia Guidestones* project, because he is the only person who knows the actual identity
of the sponsor known as “Mr. R.C. Christian.”
. .. the intermediary It was through Martin that all specifications, information and monies were transmitted
for The Georgia Guidestones?.
Martin was chosen by Christian as the banker and intermediary for the project during his
first visit to Elberton, and it was Martin in whom he placed his trust to keep the names of
the sponsors a secret forever.
As president and director of the Granite City Bank in Elberton, Martin took on the task
of banker and mediator for the project after long discussions with both Mr. Christian and
Fendley, and after thoroughly checking out Mr. Christian as to his credibility and financial
standings.
Martin was born on November 1, 1930 in Floyd County, Ga. to Joseph and Nellie Martin
and commenced his banking career in.1949 with the First National Bank in Rome, Ga. He
moved to Elberton to become chief officer of the Granite City Bank in 1971.
He is a graduate of the University of Georgia, Stonier Graduate Schoo! of Banking,
Rutgers University, and American Institute of Banking.
He is a past president of the Rome Civitan Club; a member of the Elberton Rotary Club;
а past president of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Elberton-
Elbert County Hospital Authority; past president of the Rome Chapter of the Bank Ad-
ministrative Institute; and has received Elberton-Elbert County Chamber of Commerce's
‘Distinguished Service Award.”
He is married to the former Nancy Marie Ennis and they have three children, Melanie,
Victoria and Joseph.
Upon completion of the project Martin said all material concerning the project was
shredded, and that he will never reveal Mr. Christian's true identity

DR, FRANCIS MERCHANT made an interesting contribution to this book on The

Dr. Francis Merchant Georgia Guidestones* when he gave his interpretations of the ten guiding thoughts inscrib-
ed on the granite stones.
... the ‘message’ interpreter Francis Merchant was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and of late lived with his
wife Gloria in Elberton, Georgia. It was here he died on January 5, 1981, shortly after he
completed his commentary on the “message”.
He received his B.S. from Brooklyn College; his M.S. from City College in N.Y.; and his
Ph.D. from New York University.
His fascination with literature led him to take his Ph.D, in English, with special emphasis
on world literature. He went to England to write his dissertation on the influence of the
Irish poet, “AE”.
Merchant's principal creative expression was literary, and his publications reveal a wide
spectrum of interest and knowledge. They include: The Golden Hoard, Great Images, The
Delightful Art of Writing, Symbol and Fantasy, The Face of Loneliness, A Search for Iden-
tity, and his latest work, still in manuscript form, A Course in Metaphysical Counseling
The Georgia Guidestones* stimulated his interest and imagination, and he was moved to
write his own commentary on their message, which is carried in this book and entitled “The
Message.
Mrs. Merchant shared in the preparation of this commentary on The Georgia
Guidestones?, and she continues to make her home in Elberton,

WAYNE MULLENIX played an important part in The Georgia Guidestones® story,

Wayne Mullenix because И is on his farm that The Georgia Guidestones® are located.
After looking at several other locations first, the five-acre site atop a ridge on his farm
.. „site provider was selected as the site for The Georgia Guidestones®.
Mullenix is in the cattle business, which is evident when one visits The Georgia
Guidestones®, because many of his Santa Gertrudis cattle can be seen grazing at or near
The Georgia Guidestones®
In addition to the сае business, he is in the construction business, and did the construc-
tion work on the foundation for The Georgia Guidestones?.
Mullenix is a native of Elbert County, where he was born in 1944, In 1962, following his
graduation from Elbert County High School, he married the former Mildred Mercer, also a
native of Elbert County. They have one daughter, Celina.
In 1977 the Mullenixes purchased 38 acres on Highway 77 north of Elberton, which has
now grown to 178 acres and the site of the world famous Georgia Guidestones®.
In selling the five-acre tract for use in locating The Georgia Guidestones®, the sponsors
agreed to give Mullenix and his heirs grazing rites for their lifetimes, and also agreed not to
erect any buildings on the property, which is in sight of their home and the highway.

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 JOE B. DAVIS, a 62 year old native of Elbert County, was chosen as Project
Joe В. Davis Superintendent because of his expertise in the granite industry.
Davis, who retired in 1975, was lured out of retirement to head this project because
. . . project superintendent he was intrigued with it, and because of his close friendship with Fendley.
He began his career in the granite industry in 1937 with Victory Granite Company. In
1942 he joined the military and while serving was awarded three Battle Stars and the Purple
Heart.
Upon returning home in 1945 he resumed his duties with Victory Granite Company,
where he worked until 1959.
In 1959 he and his wife purchased one-half interest in Apex Granite Company and form-
ed a partnership with Mrs. Thomas Harper. Later they sold their interest in Apex, but he
continued to work for the company as plant superintendent until his retirement.
He is married to the former Lugenia С. Barfield and they have two sons, Jerry and
Charles. Jerry is an assistant professor in the Agriculture Engineering Department at Clem-
son University and his stepson Charles Barfield is general foreman of the iron workers on
the Russell Dam Project.
The Davis family worships at the First Baptist Church and he is a member of
Philomathea Lodge No. 25 F, & A.M. and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
organization.

JIMMY L. MATTOX, a native of neighboring Oglethorpe County, was Quarry

Jimmy 1. Mattox Superintendent on the mammoth Georgia Guidestones® project.
Born in 1935, he is one of ten children of John and Rossie Mattox, and he first began
... quarry superintendent his granite career in 1955 with the Hoover Granite Company,
After leaving Hoover he did a tour of granite quarrying for the Elberton based Coggins
Granite Company at their quarries in Culpepper, Va. and Kershaw, S.C.
He later left Coggins and worked for various other granite companies before joining the
Elberton Granite Finishing Co., Inc. and Pyramid Quarries, Inc. in 1973, where he has at-
tained the position of Quarry Superintendent of Pyramid Quarries.
Throughout his granite career he has always worked in the quarrying part of the
business, and because of his vast knowledge of the quarrying operation was selected by
Fendley as the Quarry Superintendent for The Georgia Guidestones® project.
The Georgia Guidestones® project is considered by most to be the largest single project,
requiring the largest individual pieces of granite, that has ever been undertaken in the Elber-
ton Granite Industry.
He is married to the former Mary McCannon and they have two sons, two daughters and
one stepson.
He served six years in the National Guard and completed gun mechanics courses in Fort
Bliss, Texas.

Т.Ј. (JUNIOR) BROWN and his wife MARY EVELYN were tapped by Joe Fendley to be
T.J. (Junior) Brown, the draftspersons on The Georgia Guidestones®, which they faithfully did until they
became sick near the project's conclusion.
Mary Evelyn, who has many years of drafting experience in the granite industry,
Mary Evelyn Brown took on the task of The Georgia Guidestones? under the supervision of her husband.
Junior was born in Elbert County and became involved with the granite industry after
... draftspersons returning from a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his career in
the granite industry he worked in several fields.
After undergoing open heart surgery in 1973 he retired and is now an avid gardener and
greenhouse experimenter.
The Browns have two children, Donna and Calvin. They have two grandchildren,
Natalie Ann and John Kelly.
The Brown family worships at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Elberton.

DAVID C. BROWN, Jr., a draftsman on The Georgia Guidestones® project, is a native

David C. Brown, Jr. of Elbert County and is employed as a draftsman by The Elberton Granite Finishing Co.,
Inc.
. . . draftsman Born on February 11, 1929 to David and Clyde Caldwell Brown, he began his career in
the granite industry in 1954, after serving a four-year tour with the U.S. Air Force.
He first began learning the trade at Coggins Granite Company and trained under the late
Coyle Brown, while at the same time going to school for drafting, which was taught by the
late C.M. Dibona.
He later joined Elberton Granite Finishing Company as draftsman and during the final
stages of The Georgia Guidestones® project became involved after the other draftspersons
became sick.
Fendley called on Brown to complete the lettering details and worked around the clock so
The Georgia Guidestones® could be completed before the announced day of unveiling,
He is married to the former Mary L. Powell and they have two sons, Mike and Mark.

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 HORACE EBERHARDT BRADFORD, one of the primary stone cutters on The Georgia
Horace Bradford Guidestones® project began his career in the granite industry in 1951 at the age of nineteen.
Born in 1932, he is the eldest son of Collie and Hazel Bradford, and a graduate of Elbert
|. stone cutter County High School.
He, like his younger brother Frankie, is a journeyman stonecutter and was chosen
because of his abilities in this field,
He and his wife Rosa Lee have two children, Tina and Terry. He has three children by a
former marriage, Deborah, David and Horace, Jr,
The Bradfords worship at the Falling Creek Church and he is a member of Philomathea
Masonic Lodge No. 25 and is a 32° Scottish Rite Mason.
He is also a member of the Shrine's Yaarab Temple in Atlanta, and an active member of
the Savannah Valley Shrine Club and a member of its clown unit.

GEORGE FRANK BRADFORD, one of the primary stone cutters on The Georgia
Frank Bradford Guidestones? project, is a native of Elbert County.
Born in 1938, he is the youngest son of Collie and Hazel Bradford, and has been in the
+ + . Stonecutter granite business since the age of sixteen,
At that age he went to work in the granite plant, where he spent most of his career, ex-
cept for a short time when he worked in the mill and pulpwood business.
He is a journeyman stonecutter and when asked to work on the cutting process of The
Georgia Guidestones* he readily accepted.
Bradford said The Georgia Guidestones® were the largest stones he had ever cut,
He is married to the former Peggy Bell and they reside in the Vester community of
neighboring Oglethorpe County.
Known affectionately as “Frankie” by his many friends, he is a member and past Wor-
shipful Master of Тора Masonic Lodge No. 162 and is a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. He is a
member of the Savannah Valley Shrine Club where he is a member of the clown unit. He is
also a member of the Shrine Yaarab Temple in Atlanta

CHARLIE CLAMP, who did all the sandblast work on The Georgia Guidestones®, is a
Charlie Clamp native of Elbert County where he started in the granite business at age fourteen.
Born on July 15, 1927 on a small farm, he is one of seven children born to Jim and
- . . sandblaster Corrie Clamp.
A self-employed sandblaster for the past 15 years, Clamp was tapped for the important
job of sandblasting the messages into the stones because of his expert craftsmanship,
Other than for two interruptions, once when he joined the U.S. Navy and another time
when he went to Alaska for eleven years, Clamp has been involved in the granite business.
As a self-employed craftsman, Clamp not only works in Elberton for the various com-
panies, but travels throughout Georgia and the surrounding states.
He is married to the former Carolyn Brown and they have two sons, Ron and Mart
The Clamps worship at the First United Methodist Church where he serves as a board
member. He and his family are also members of the Fish and Game Conservation and they
all enjoy boating and fishing.
Clamp was granted his Master Mason's Degree at Matanuska Lodge No. 293 while in
Alaska

GRADY Н. ALBERTSON, owner and operator of Argo Crane Service, Inc., and
Grady H. Albertson former owner of Argo Trucking Company, played an important part in The Georgia
Guidestones® project.
. . . erector Albertson operated the cranes which were used to erect The Georgia Guidestones® and
their base. In addition to the final setting of the stones, И was necessary to first set them in
place so measurements could be taken as to their final resting places.
After these dimensions were taken, he hoisted them back aboard the trucks where they
were taken back to the finishing plant for final drilling and finishing. He then came back
and did the final erection.
Born in 1911 in Pickens County, South Carolina, he moved to Elbert County in 1919,
where he has remained ever since.
He got into the granite trucking business in 1950 and the crane business a short time later
In 1979 he sold the trucking portion of the business, but retained the crane business, which
he operates himself.
He erected one of the tallest pieces of granite ever raised in Elbert county, and it now
stands in the yard of Argo Granite Company. However, he said erecting The Georgia
Guidestones® was probably the most exacting work he had ever done.

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 HUDSON CONE, Promotion Specialist for the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., was the
Hudson Cone principal photographer on The Georgia Guidestones® project. Most of the photographs in
this book were taken by Cone as part of his work on the Granite Association's magazine,
. . . photographer the ELBERTON GRANITEER.
Cone joined the E.G.A. staff in 1974. In addition to serving as Associate Editor of the
GRANITEER, Сопез duties include public relations and related Association functions.
Born February 15, 1939 in Cairo, Georgia, Cone graduated from the University of
Georgia with an AB-J Degree in Journalism. He served in the U.S. Navy and later as News
Editor of the Bremen Gateway newspaper in Bremen, Georgia. He joined the Albany
Herald in Albany, Georgia, as a writer-photographer and was promoted to State News
Editor and eventually Telegraph-Photo Editor before joining E.G.A.
He is married to the former Sue Stewart of LaGrange, Georgia, and they have two
children, Julie and Stewart. Cone is a member of the Elberton First United Methodist
Church, the Elks Club, and is an avid outdoorsman and sports fan.

Grady Н. Albertson Fikah Konfino

Total Work Force James Allen Mrs, Kritzler
Sam Bell Thomas J. Logan
The following persons worked in Rev. William Н. Boyd Phyllis McLanahan
various ways to accomplish the George Frank Bradford Dr. Peter Machinist
finishing and erection of Horace Bradford Charles Gatere Maina
The Georgia Guidestones® Bill Bridges Charles E, Mann
Billy Ray Brown Wyatt С. Martin
Calvin Brown Jimmy L. Mattox
David C. Brown, Jr. John A. Mattox
John Е. Brown Milton Р. Mattox
Mary Evelyn Brown Francis Merchant, Ph.D.
Thomas J. Brown, Jr. Mrs. Francis Merchant, Ph.D.
Garland Burton Mildred Mullenix
Carolyn Clamp Ralph Mullenix
Charles A. Clamp Wayne Mullenix
Ronald (Ron) Clamp Ronald С. Outz
Frank Coggins Tom Oglesby
Hudson Cone Marta Pasternak
Brent Craft Joe Perez
Pattie Craft Dr. Glenn Poon, M.D.
Joe B. Davis Linda Poon
Lugenia C. Davis L.D. Power
Dr. Ludwig В. Dewitz Harold Reynolds
Harold Downer Craig Rhodes
W.A. Edwards Mike Robertson
Joe H. Fendley, Jr. A.B. (Bo) Ruff
Joe H. Fendley, Sr. Dr. Saeed Khalid, M.D.
Mary S. Fendley Max Rucker
Dr. James H. Gailey Henry Smith, Jr.
George Gaines Rece Smith
John A. Gulley Richard Smith
Salman Haider Dr. Anthony Spalinger
Robert M. Heard lola Stone
Willie (Frog) Henry Neal Stowers
Abdul Jalil Kelly Stratton
Key individuals in the development of The Georgia Guide-
stones" project pose in front of ther work. They include, Douglas Johnson Barbara R. Thomason
kneeling, (lr) Jimmy Mattox, quarry superintendent; Ambassador Khwaja Mohammed Kaiser Margaret Thomason
Frankie Bradford, stonecutter; Joe Fendley, Sr., builder;
Horace Bradford, stonecutter; Joe В. Davis, project William A. Kelly Mary M. Turner
superintendent; standing, Wayne Mullenix, who sold the Jerry Wheeler
site; Grady Albertson, owner ofArgoGrane Rental; Mr. and Manzoor Khalid
Mrs. Junior Brown, draftsmen; Charles Clamp, sand: Dr. Jared S. Klein Orvil Wintermute
blastman;and David Brown, chief draftsman for Elberton
Granite Finishing Company. Anri Konfino Dr. Norman Yoffee

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 The “Message” Of The Georgia Guidestones®

While the secrets of

Stonehenge continue to lure
men to their side in an apparent
vain effort to reveal their true
meaning, The Georgia Guide-
stones" have no hidden
mystery. The Georgia Guide-
stones", unveiled on March 22,
1980, have etched into their
hard granite stones a “simple
message” to mankind, and it is
presented in eight different
languages so the majority of
mankind may be able to under-
stand its message. The sponsors
of The Georgia Guidestones®
expect these granite giants to
endure and pass along their
“message” for hundreds of
years.

The “Secrets” of Stonehenge

An air of mystery broods over England's Stonehenge, and men from all fields of science, as well as
spiritualists, clairvoyants and cranks, have studied the remains of these 13-ft. high stones in an effort to
uncover the secrets of its past. Was it a temple of the sun? А royal palace? A magic shrine? An observatory
for studying the heavens? Was it a gigantic computer built centuries before the Greeks mastered
mathematics? One day, perhaps, the answers to all the questions will be known. Or will these colossal
stones guard their secrets for eternity?

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Elberton Granite Industry
he foundation of local industry in Elberton and $40,000,000 (1979) with the granite being shipped to all
Elbert County is granite. Elberton produces so 50 states and into some foreign countries.
much granite that it is known worldwide as “The Ninety percent of Elberton's granite production
Granite Capital of the World,” with the slogan “Elberton results in cemetery memorials. Because of strict grading
produces more granite than any other city in the world.” standards of quality materials, only an average of 35
The streets around Elberton make this known. percent of the granite removed from quarries becomes
Everywhere there are examples of how important finished monuments. The balance of the granite goes to
granite is to the community. Elberton has a granite grout piles as waste products.
memorial to the Confederacy, a granite auditorium, Monumental granite is composed of gray feldspar
granite road signs, granite homes, granite banks, a which gives the stone its coloring, quartz, and mica
granite stadium called the “Granite Bowl” with a 20,000 which gives sparkle to the surface.
seating capacity, and a granite Bicentennial memorial Granite began about 400 million years ago as a
fountain, molten mass of rock which cooled very slowly below
Elberton's granite industry owes its start to a Dr. the surface forming large crystals. Long periods of ero-
Nathaniel Long who opened Elbert County’s first com- sion and surface upheavals brought the buried granite to
mercial quarry in 1889. the surface. The Elberton granite and all the surround-
Elberton has over 30 granite quarries, 85 granite ing rocks are part of what geologists call the “root zone”
manufacturing plants, and 132 total companies doing of the Appalachian Mountain chain.
business in granite or its allied products Granite is a good building material. It can withstand a
Over 1,800 people derive their principal income from pressure of 15,000 to 20,000 pounds per square inch.
the granite industry and its allied industries in Elbert Granite can be polished smoothly, and at the same time,
County. is hard and not easily damaged. Carvings and inscrip-
Each year approximately 1,500,000 cubic feet of tions on granite can withstand weather of hundreds of
granite is produced with annual sales in excess of years.

Elberton, Georgia
lberton, Georgia, home of The Georgia Guide- miles from Athens, Georgia, and 35 miles from Ander-
stones”, is the county seat of Elbert County, son, South Carolina. Georgia State highways 17, 72,
Georgia. and 77 pass through the city. Interstate 85 is 35 miles
Elbert County was formed in 1790 from land acquired north of Elberton.
from Wilkes County. It was named after Samuel Elbert, Elberton is also a short trip away from many recrea-
a Revolutionary War officer and later Governor of tional facilities. The community supports recreation
Georgia. parks with lighted athletic fields, swimming pools, ten-
Elbert County's 231,900 acres of land border on the nis courts, camping facilities, and gymnasiums. The
Broad and Savannah rivers. The Richard B. Russell hunter can be satisfied with the plentiful game of quail,
Dam is now under construction on the Savannah River. duck, dove, and deer and fishing areas are bountiful for
Elberton is a small friendly community with a public anglers.
school system and a private academy. Elberton has a Hartwell and Clarks Hill lakes provide camping and
variety of businesses and people from throughout every boating facilities. Bobby Brown State Park in Elbert
part of the world. The community has often been refer- County offers something for the entire family.
red to as "the Little International City." Elbert County is also a short drive away from the ma-
Elberton is located 14 miles west of the Georgia-South jestic Blue Ridge Mountains and the beautiful Georgia
Carolina border. The city is 100 miles from Atlanta, 36 and Carolina coastlands.
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Conclusion:
he Georgia Guidestones® have been erected and These additional stones would be 12 other stones
dedicated. The work by the craftsmen of Pyramid erected to form an outer circle which would be known
Quarries and Elberton Granite Finishing Company is as the “Moonstones.” These would carry the message of
complete as well as Martin's, the intermediary for the The Georgia Guidestones* in 24 other languages such as
project. The sponsors have received a report on the pro- French, Italian, and German.
ject and having completed their work have disbanded It is not known if any group will emerge and request
but this does not mean that The Georgia Guidestones* that these additional stones be put up.
have been completed. Even though the stones now look The sponsors hope that society will heed their
to be complete, there is room for additional growth to message and thus avoid destruction. No one knows if
the monument. their plan will succeed or if the entire project was merely
Christian said once that after The Georgia Guide- a waste of money and time. But one thing is clear. The
stones* were erected, he hoped that other conservation- monument has attracted nationwide publicity and
minded groups would erect even more stones around thousands of visitors have come to view the stones, Just
those now existing and that these additional stones possibly these visitors have read the stones and have
would convey the monuments message in more gone away from the monument affected in some way by
languages. the monument's message.
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Bill Bridges,
Hartwell, Georgia
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