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THE MASONIC MONUMENT**Did you know there's a Masonic monument tucked away in the mountains near Maggie Valley, North Carolina?And here's what makes this one especially interesting.**THE MONUMENT WAS BUILT USING STONES AND OTHER MATERIALS SENT FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD!**Located near Black Camp Gap along Heintooga Ridge Road, this unusual landmark dates back to the 1930s.The monument was created as a symbol of fellowship and features materials contributed from numerous states and countries.Some of the stones came from historic locations around the world.It's not the kind of attraction most visitors come looking for.In fact, plenty of people visit the Smoky Mountain region year after year without ever hearing about it.But for history lovers, unusual monuments like this are reminders that these mountains have stories and traditions that go well beyond the typical tourist attractions.And if you're exploring the North Carolina side of the Smokies, this is certainly an interesting piece of history.Just remember that access roads in this area can close seasonally.