Old Shorter Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Old Shorter Hill |
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College Avenue, near the summit of Old Shorter Hill
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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 Old Shorter Hill
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | Rome, Georgia, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Rome North, GA |
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| Easiest route | Drive |
Old Shorter Hill is a small mountain, also called a summit, located in Rome, Georgia. It stands about 676 feet (206 meters) tall. This makes it the 910th highest point in the state of Georgia. Old Shorter Hill is special because it's known as one of the "Seven Hills of Rome, Georgia."
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Exploring Old Shorter Hill's Past
Old Shorter Hill has an interesting history, especially with a college that used to be there.
How Old Shorter Hill Got Its Name
This hill wasn't always called Old Shorter Hill. Long ago, it was known as Shelton Hill. It got this name from the main landowner in that area.
The College on the Hill
In 1873, a school called the Cherokee Baptist Female College was started right on Shelton Hill. It was a college for women. A few years later, in 1877, the college got a new name: Shorter College. This change happened because of very kind and generous gifts from Alfred and Martha Shorter.
Moving to a New Home
Shorter College stayed on the hill for many years. But in 1910, the college moved to a different location. Its new campus was outside of downtown Rome.
A New Name for the Hill
After Martha Shorter passed away, the hill's name was changed to Old Shorter Hill. This was to honor her and the college that had once been there. Today, if you visit the top of Old Shorter Hill, you'll find a cul-de-sac, which is a street with a dead end.
