Pig Monument
Memorial in Washington County, Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pig Monument is a monument in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The monument, which is a 6-foot (1.8 m) granite historical marker, honors the county residents who, in 1933, helped a local farmer to rescue a pig of his that had fallen down a 40 ft (12 m) dry well. The monument was conceived of by a local pastor and author who had heard of the story several decades later and was dedicated in 1992.
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32°50′06″N 82°56′24″W | |
Location | Washington County, Georgia, United States |
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Designer | Harold Lawrence |
Fabricator | Galen Mills |
Type | Historical marker |
Material | Granite |
Height | 6 feet (1.8 m) |
Dedicated date | October 18, 1992 |
Dedicated to | The people of Washington County who helped rescue a pig from a well in 1933 |
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