1938 Tortoise Shell Rock Lookout Mountain Georgia

This authentic vintage postcard from 1938 features the Tortoise Shell Rock, a uniquely shaped natural formation nestled within Rock City Gardens on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Perched charmingly atop the rock is a small gnome figure—one of the many whimsical characters that have become beloved icons of the gardens.

Opened in 1932 by Garnet and Frieda Carter, Rock City was designed to blend natural beauty with storybook fantasy. Inspired by European folklore, Frieda Carter imported gnome statues from Germany, placing them throughout the gardens to create a sense of magic and wonder. Many of these enchanting figures still reside in the nearby Fairyland Caverns, surrounded by colorful fairytale dioramas that have captivated generations of visitors.

Printed on classic linen-textured cardstock, this postcard captures not just a scenic moment, but a piece of Rock City’s early charm and storytelling spirit. A delightful find for collectors of vintage postcards, American roadside attractions, or Southern travel history.

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