Social Circle Well
Social Circle Well is a historic site in Georgia, at a modelled elevation of 272 m. Lanier Mountain stands 344 m to the northwest, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is Social Circle Historic District, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away. Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway passes 13 miles off. 13 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
Human settlement in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America.
Wikidata Q1852917, matched on coordinates and name (669 m apart).
What the record says
- Inscription
- Legend A group of men sitting in a circle, having their usual drink, were approached by a stranger. He was invited to join the group. Pleased with such hospitality, he exclaimed, "This surely is a social circle." This remark have the town its name, and th
How to reach it
- 13.2 mi off the Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway
- 25.8 mi off the Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
- Friendship Park: 0.1 mi
- Stephens Park: 0.7 mi
- Jefferson Davis Monument: 3.5 mi
- William Luther Breedlove Monument: 4.1 mi
- Criswell Park: 6.6 mi
- Social Circle Historic District: 0.0 mi
- Seven Governors Have Lived in Walton County: 9.5 mi
- Moina Michael Birthplace: 12.1 mi
- chimney: 13.0 mi
- Shoal Creek Church: 16.4 mi
- Alcovy Mountain: 5.5 mi
- Cornish Mountain: 5.6 mi
- Jacks Creek Mountain: 12.7 mi
- Griffin Mountain: 12.8 mi
- Turkey Creek Mountain: 13.3 mi
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center: 15.0 mi
- Georgia Nature Center: 19.7 mi
- Monastery of the Holy Spirit: 20.2 mi
- Fort Yargo State Park: 21.9 mi
- Trove Open Space: 22.4 mi
- Social Circle Welcome Center: 0.0 mi
- Monroe Museum: 9.5 mi
- Sparky's Machines Auto Museum: 13.9 mi
- Morgan County African-American: 14.9 mi
- Old County Jail Museum: 17.2 mi
- MONROE Water Tower Sign Replica: 9.5 mi
- Helen's Horse: 9.5 mi
- Oconee County Cultural Arts Foundation (O.C.A.F.): 23.1 mi
- Athens, I Love You: 24.2 mi
- Santa Dawg: 24.2 mi
- Costley Mill Park Beach: 12.6 mi
- Bridge Beach: 24.8 mi
- EMC Beach: 24.9 mi
- Senior Beach: 24.9 mi
- MWCA Garden: 9.5 mi
- Fifth St Community Garden: 14.9 mi
- Demonstration And Teaching Garden: 24.5 mi
- North Georgia Live Steamers: 12.9 mi
- Chevrolet 3100: 21.6 mi
- Rest Area Number 53: 9.7 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Social Circle Well. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier Mountain | NW 306° | 344 m | 22.6 mi |
| Alcovy Mountain | NNW 344° | 317 m | 5.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | W 281° | 314 m | 21.4 mi |
| Jacks Creek Mountain | NNE 24° | 300 m | 12.7 mi |
| Bradley Mountain | W 272° | 291 m | 23.0 mi |
| Cornish Mountain | WNW 283° | 284 m | 5.6 mi |
| Rock Chapel Mountain | WNW 289° | 280 m | 21.0 mi |
| Arabia Mountain | W 272° | 280 m | 22.6 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:39 | 19:14 | 19:47 |
| June solstice | 06:26 | 20:12 | 20:49 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:00 | 19:33 |
| December solstice | 07:36 | 16:53 | 17:31 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 43 | 47 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 80 | 79 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 46 |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Covington, 8 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/12764105098
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