Providence Canyon 8 mi-GHM 128-1
Posted by: Markerman62
N 32° 03.169 W 084° 47.934
16S E 707808 N 3548409
Located at the intersection of Florence St and Chestnut St in Lumpkin.
Waymark Code: WMPX6K
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2015
Views: 2
Trickles of water running down old Indian paths to springs formed the Providence Canyons, natural wonders of the Southeast.
These canyons, named for an old church that had to be moved out of their path, are often called "Little Grand Canyons" because of brilliant color effects of the 43 different soils revealed in the walls. These vari-colored walls and sharp pinnacles make the view awe-inspiring.
The canyons cover several hundred acres. The largest is a half mile long, 300 feet wide and 150 feet deep.
Type of Marker: Other
Marker #: 128-1
Date: 1953
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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