Historical Marker

“Center of the World”

Hartwell · Hart County · Erected 1954

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The Story

The Cherokee called this assembly ground Ah-Yeh-Li A-Lo-Hee, the 'Center of the World,' a hub where trails converged for councils, worship, and trade until gold's discovery in 1829 forced their removal.

About this site

“Center of the World” is a historical marker in Hartwell, Hart County, erected in 1954. It is one of 9 historical markers documented in Hart County, among 88 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.3281, -82.9683 near Hartwell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tabernacle Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Zion Cemetery, Nancy Hart Memorial Park, and Cedar Springs Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.3281, -82.9683 · Hartwell, Hart County

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