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Stone Mountain is a granite dome and monadnock in DeKalb County, Georgia, east of Atlanta. Its exposed rock surface contains a large bas-relief depicting Confederate figures Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. The carving was completed in 1972 and forms part of a larger memorial complex that also includes a park, museum facilities, and a cable-car route.
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What is carved into Stone Mountain in Georgia?
The exposed granite face contains a large bas-relief of Confederate figures Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. The carving was completed in 1972.
Where is Stone Mountain located?
Stone Mountain is in DeKalb County, Georgia, east of Atlanta. It is a granite dome and monadnock, meaning an isolated rock mass rising above the surrounding land.
When was the Stone Mountain carving completed?
The Confederate carving was completed in 1972. It depicts Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis.
What type of geological feature is Stone Mountain?
Stone Mountain is a granite dome and a monadnock. Its broad exposed rock surface is one of the landmark features east of Atlanta.
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