Track Rock Petroglyphs

Address: 2000 Trackrock Gap Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512

Description: Ancient Native-American site with left behind marks and petroglyphs

History: Once home to Native Americans before us, this ancient site is one of the most known petroglyph sites in the State of Georgia. The petroglyphs sketched throughout the site and onto the 6 table-sized soapstone boulders are believed by archeologists to have been sketched some time between 8,000 B.C. to 1,000 B.C.. The petroglyphs inscribed into the rocks contains symbols of animals, birds, tracks and geometric figures. While archeologists believe the land belonged to the Cherokee tribe, recent debate has argued that the site actually once belonged to the Mayan Indian tribe instead. Today, the site is owned by the United States National Forest Service. Usually, it is open to the public, but due to many accounts of vandalism, the site can be found closed from time to time.

Fun Facts: 1. There is much debate about which Native American tribes the site actually belonged to. While for years it has been said to have belonged to the Cherokee and Creek Indians, many believe that it very well belonged to the Mayan Indians. 2. The site is often closed off to the public due to the unfortunate event of vandalism from the public. 3. There is a myth that "White Giants" once inhabited the grounds before the Native Americans. 4. Some believe that an inactive sits at the site and that Native Americans who once inhabited the grounds would use the steam from the geyser to stay warm during winter months. 5. The site itself contains 52 acres.