Old Shorter Hill, Summit in Rome, Georgia, United States.
Description
Old Shorter Hill is a summit in Rome, Georgia, and rises to a height that makes it one of the notable elevations in the region. The peak is situated within a residential area with a cul-de-sac at its highest point.
History
The hill was named after Martha Shorter following substantial donations from the Shorter family to the Cherokee Baptist Female College in 1877. The college originally sat at the summit before relocating elsewhere years later.
Culture
The summit is one of the Seven Hills of Rome in Georgia, shaping the city's character much like the seven hills shaped Rome in Italy. This geographic feature has fundamentally influenced the city's identity and its naming.
Practical
The summit is reachable by car and easy to find with a clear route through the residential area. Being near homes means visiting works best on foot if you want to explore the surroundings.
Did you know?
The original Cherokee Baptist Female College stood on this hill before moving its campus outside downtown in 1910. This connection to the city's educational past is not immediately obvious when visiting the residential area today.
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