Duluth Erects First Eastern Continental Divide Marker

Duluth erected the first sign to mark the Eastern Continental Divide as it traverses through the city this week. More signs are going to be placed along the divide route, according to Duluth Economic Development Manager Chris McGahee.

The tall brown and white sign was placed next to the Church Ladies consignment shop on West Lawrenceville Street across from the Town Green. Church Ladies is located in the former Duluth city hall that previously was the old Duluth Baptist Church building. The divide runs through the street in front of the shop. Nature’s Elegance and Interiors by Designe are also located in the building.

The Duluth Downtown Development Authority suggested marking the divide as a way to attract tourists to the city. The sign next to Church Ladies has been installed high enough for motorists to see and for people to pose for pictures under it.

“The first sign was erected on West Lawrenceville (Street) because it is already a site with pedestrian-friendly improvements,” McGahee said. “We are discussing plans to erect more street signs at appropriate points. These will require coordination with points located on state routes. “ The initial sign went up Monday (Feb. 7).

Georgia Correctional Industries made the signs for the city, he said.

The Eastern Continental Divide runs from Pennsylvania to Florida and demarcates the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico watersheds. If water falls on the east side of the divide it eventually runs into the Atlantic Ocean. Water falling on the west side flows into the Gulf of Mexico.