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Landmarks
Besides the pyramid marking the Center of the World, Istel has built several other monuments in Felicity.
The Chapel on the Hill was the second structure he decided to build, along with an accompanying hilltop so that the church could be the highest point in Felicity. “I’m not particularly religious,” he told Roadside America, “but if you’re going to build a House of God, it’s got to be on the highest spot.” He brought in 150,000 tons of dirt for the hilltop.
The Church on the Hill is the highest point in Felicity | © Corey Taratuta / Flickr
The 25-foot spiral staircase is actually from the Eiffel Tower, although its purpose in Felicity is decorative.
The Stairs to Nowhere, in Felicity, are original stairs from the Eiffel Tower | © Mike / Flickr
Museum of History in Granite
Istel’s on-going project is the Museum of History in Granite. He has placed a series of triangular granite blocks in Felicity, on which he is having the history of the world inscribed. The panels include everything that he deems worthy of telling future generations, from the history of humanity to the Marine Corps Korean Wall Memorial. There are currently close to 500 engraved panels.
A portion of the etchings of the Museum of History in Granite | © Venturist / Flickr
Tips for visiting
From Thanksgiving to Easter, a 15-minute tour of Felicity is offered to visitors. It costs $3 at the entrance and another $2 for the certificate stating that you’ve been to the Center of the World. While there is no tour in summer, visitors can stop by on their own, although the temperatures get incredibly hot in the desert. There are driving directions on the official town website.
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