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Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia Stateline Marker

Stand at the crossroads of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia! A unique landmark where three states converge near South Pittsburg, TN.

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A modest monument marking the spot where Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia meet, offering a unique opportunity to stand in three states at once. Located near South Pittsburg, TN, it's a must-see for geography enthusiasts and curious travelers.

A brief summary to Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia Stateline Marker

  • South Pittsburg, Tennessee, 37380, US

Local tips

  • Bring comfortable shoes for the short hike from the Stateline Cemetery to the marker.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Nickajack Bat Cave to witness thousands of bats emerging at dusk.
  • Explore the historic Stateline Cemetery, with gravestones dating back to the early 1800s.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    From South Pittsburg, head west on TN-156 for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto Macedonia Church Road and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Huckabee Lane and drive 0.3 miles to the Stateline Cemetery. Park near the cemetery's edge; parking is free. From there, a short, well-marked trail leads west into the woods to the stateline marker.

  • Walking

    If you are already at the Stateline Cemetery, proceed to the western edge of the cemetery. Look for a break in the tree line indicating the start of the trail. Follow the trail westward for approximately 100 yards. The path is generally easy to navigate, leading directly to the Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia Stateline Marker.

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The Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia Stateline Marker is a unique landmark representing the convergence of three states. Located a short distance from South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this tri-state marker offers visitors the novelty of standing in three states simultaneously. The history of the stateline marker is linked to the challenges of early surveying. In 1818, James Camak, a mathematician, was commissioned by Georgia to determine the border between Georgia and Tennessee. Using the astronomical tools of the time, Camak marked the 35th parallel, which had been declared as the southern border of Tennessee when it became a state in 1796. However, due to the limitations of the surveying equipment, the marker was placed approximately one mile south of the actual 35th parallel. This has led to occasional disputes, with some Georgians claiming that the state's boundary should extend further north. The marker has taken different forms over the years. An early stone marker, dubbed the Camak Stone, was placed to denote the tripoint. This original marker was stolen in 2007 and has since been replaced. Today, the monument consists of a square set stone with the respective state lines denoted. The journey to the stateline marker begins at the Stateline Cemetery, a historic burial ground established in the early 1800s. From the cemetery, a short trail leads westward through the woods to the tri-state marker.

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