This First Day Cover features the 1970 Stone Mountain Memorial 6¢ stamp, postmarked on September 19, 1970, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The cachet prominently displays the official Historic Stone Mountain logo with a stylized mountain motif, marking the first day of issue for this commemorative stamp.
The Stone Mountain Memorial stamp honors the massive Confederate carving on Stone Mountain, depicting Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. Dedicated in the early 20th century, the memorial remains one of Georgia’s most visited historic sites and a significant example of monumental public art from that era.
A notable detail is the clean, graphic cachet design that echoes the mountain’s distinctive profile, paired with the official “First Day of Issue” inscription directly on the envelope. The cover shows no addressee, keeping the focus squarely on the stamp and postmark.
Collectors will appreciate this well-preserved FDC for its clear Stone Mountain, GA cancel and strong topical appeal to Civil War, Southern history, and U.S. commemorative stamp collections.
