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Hoyt

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6. This monument was started about that time, but not finished until the state took it over in 1958.

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Thu Aug 17, 2017, 09:23 AM

Aug 2017

The carving is bad enough. The fact the family that owned it started the KKK in Georgia is worse.

Until 1958, the mountain was owned by Klansmen. Big Klan rallies were held there for years, including during my lifetime. At a minimum the carving should be replaced by a memorial to all who have faced vile hatred.

I swear that even driving by, one can feel the hatred. It's just like walking land inhabited by Native Americans, except you don't feel their spirits, you feel hatred. At least I do.

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These statues... [View all] SHRED Aug 2017 OP

Who cares when they were built? They ALL need to go, along with... InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2017 #1

I agree SHRED Aug 2017 #2

Yes and yes, for the most part. Some "Lost Cause" crapola also. yellowcanine Aug 2017 #3

Yes they were Johnny2X2X Aug 2017 #4

Thank you SHRED Aug 2017 #5

This monument was started about that time, but not finished until the state took it over in 1958. Hoyt Aug 2017 #6