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PAGE 4 , THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS, CUMMING, GA., NOV. 20,1969 TOUR GEORGIA CHATSWORTH, Georgia PRN— Atop Fort Mountain are the remains of a mysterious stone wall some 885 feet in length, built hundreds of years ago by unknown people for unknown purposes. Today, the loose, stone wall designed with quasi-military precision, is only two feet in height, but has a base 12-feet wide, indicating the wall originally was much higher. Twisting and turning, zigging and sagging, the wall extends from one steep precipice to another in an east-west direction. At one point, there’s evidence of a huge gate, now closed by fallen stones, which apparently led to a spring 400-odd yards to the south. The remains of what apparently were two lookout towers are seen. The ruins are strange. The location is strange, and the theories match. Why was the stone wall built? Who were the builders? When was it built? No one is certain and the rocks reveal no secrets, but the speculation is fascinating. It’s been going on for centuries. Mysterious rock ruins at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth. (PRN) The most romantic explanation is that the wall was built as a fortification by the “moon-eyed” people, Welshmen who purpostedly landed near Mobile, Alabama in 1170 under the leadership of Prince Madoc of Wales. They were blue-eyed, and according to legend could see better at night than during the day, hence “moon-eyed” people in Cherokee Indian Tales. Were they abinos as a result of great inter-marriage? This happens among the San Bias Indians of Panama. The legend of Prince Madoc relates that the Prince returned to Wales for more settlers, but upon returning to his colony found no trace, or perhaps he couldn’t even find the location. Supposition is that the Welsh settlers were driven northward by the Indians and built the stone wall atop Fort Mountain for defense, they were either annihilated by the Cherokees, disappeared through B &B MOBILE HOMES Sales & Service We Specialize In Quality Homes With Low Down Payments And Easy Terms. If You Have Been Rejected By Other Dealers, See Us YEAR END MODELS AT LARGE SAVINGS! ROY H. BAILEY, MANAGER H.C. HALL, SALESMAN Telephone: Dawsonville 265-3381 Gumming 887-4239 intermarriage, or were persuaded to leave several centuries after Madoc first landed. The legend of the “moon-eyed” people persisted among the Cherokees in the late 18th century, and John Sevier, first governor of Tennessee, who saw the fort in 1782, relates in a letter that Chief Oconosota of the Cherokees, then 90 years old, told him his forefathers had told of the fort being built by white men from across the great water. It does seem doubtful that, if the stone wall was designed as a fortification, it was built by Indians. Excavations in the vicinity have failed to reveal any arrowheads, battle axes or other war implements. Finally it’s strategically a poor place for a fort. There is no water within the wall protected area. It seems more logical, if not as romantic, to assume the wall is of Indian origin, not for defense, but as part of a religious center. Perhaps, the unknowns were sun worshippers. The wall is roughly in line with the sun’s east-west axis. Other theories maintain the fort was built by De Soto and his men who were in the area in 1540, although none of the chroniclers of his expedition mention it; or that the wall may have been part of some Indian atheletic field. The mysterious wall is now part of Fort I ountain State Park. Officials of the Tourist Division of the Geogia Department of Industry and Trade say Fort Mountain is one of the most picturesque State Parks in Georgia. There’s more to Fort Mountain State Park, you discover than just this fascinating mystery. The 1,897-acre park boasts of a lake for swimming, at an altitude of 2,850 feet; new rental cabins and mobile homes as well as a campground. Nature trails wind through the forest. The Park is located on U.S. 76 highway just east of Chatsworth. v 1 l3aw!fr ©By W. D. FARMER This two story design boasts features of interest for the large family. There is an excel lent bed room arrangement, with four bed rooms upstairs and a master bed room complex on the ground level. The exterior is a colonial de sign, complemented by the two story gabled porch, supported by massive round wood columns. A perfectly symmetrical front also characterizes the colonial design, exhibited by the bal anced wings and equal spacing of windows and porch columns. The floor plan emphasizes space. There is an entry foyer with stairs to the second floor. A spacious living room and din ing room are situated to either side of the foyer. A long corri dor kitchen, including excep tional counter space, and cabi nets, separates the dining and breakfast rooms. The breakfast room has a bay effect which tends to bring the out-of-doors inside the house. The utility room connects with the break fast room by a hall which has an access to the side entry dou ble car port. The family room is the center of activity. There is easy access from the front, side or rear of the house. There is a brick faced fireplace flanked by windows and a glass sliding door leading to sun deck. A half bath and coat closet to serve guests, are located just off and within easy access of the family room. The master bed room complex occupies a full wing of the house. It displays a large amount of wall space for furniture place ment. Also contained in this complex, is a private bath fea turing his and her closets, a dressing room and linen storage. The second floor of the house is the children’s area. There are four bed rooms, three of which include walk-in closets and two sharing a central bath with shower. The other two bed rooms share a bath off the connecting hall. Linen storage is also pro vided in the hall. This colonial design is Plan Number 2906. It includes a total of 2,924 square feet of floor space. For further information write W. D. Farmer, 15 Peach tree Bldg., Room 923, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Blueberry Participants Those cooperating with the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation Dis trict in the Blueberry Project will pick up their plants at the Forsyth County Office Bu ilding inCummingTuesday Dec. 2 at 2:00 P.M. Carlton Pruitt south of Cum ming on the Castleberry Road has completed a dam that will impound approximately two acres of water. The Forsyth Co unty ASC Committee is cost sharing with Pruitt. The Soil Conservation Service technici ans assisted in the engineering work. Jewell Hester of the Big Creek Community was the con tractor. J.C. Nix in the Chestatee Community recently completed over 700 feet of stream channel improvement. Other dams under construc tion indluce those of W.A. Ro quemore, Billy Mcßrayer and Charles L. Perry. SCS is assisting in the engineering work. The Upper Chattahoochee Ri ver Soil and Water Conservation District will hold their 1969 Ladies' Night - Affiliate Mem ber Meeting Thursday, Novem ber 20, 1969 in Gainesville, Ga. 33 years Experience COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL (JHountamaiii* lilectrtc Co. GUMMING. GEORGIA 30130 P «EE ESTIMATES Call us for home lightning protection Arthur j. McDonald Phone licensed Electrical Contractor 557.5700 PLAN FEATURES PRIVACY WING SUN DECK i FIRST FLOOR 22‘-SM2 , -cr _ ROOM LU 1- kj I STORAGE r * Miur room r klt n■ *" -4 I 22‘-6"k l3'-0" 5 MASTER BED ROOM fj ILL jl LMNG ROOM jg IZ , -tf‘«l9'-0" 3- || dining ROOM « !! 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Informationcollected in Cen sus Bureau surveys can be used only to determine statistical to tals, and facts about each per son and family are kept con fidential by law. Census interviewers who will visit households in Forsyth County are Mrs. Betty B. Pa rks and Mrs. Ellene W. Sailers. Bramblett To Speak The Royal Arch will hold its regular monthly meeting, Thursday Night, November 20th at 7:30 P.M. at the Silver Sh oles Chapter. Dr. Rupert Bramblett will be the guest speaker. Supper will b served. All qualified members and vi siting companions are urged to attend. wo r l— —7 SECOND FLOOR PLAN N___ I \ KM HUM I CLOSET BED ROOM BED ROOM V l4'-0"«l3'-0" '4'-OM2'-0“ V MLX-M \ W CLOSET Tzrrr \ — I t L~J b*th II I i ► “»*7 l2'-0"«»’-<? 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