1. The monument sits at the highest point in Elbert County and is oriented to track
the sun's east-west migration year-round.
2. On an equinox or solstice, visitors who stand at the west side of the "mail slot"
are positioned to see the sun rise on the horizon.
3. An eye-level hole drilled into the center support stone allows stargazers on the
south side to locate Polaris, the North Star.
4. A 7/8-inch hole drilled through the capstone focuses a sunbeam on the center
column and at noon pinpoints the day of the year.
