Gravity Hill: A local mystery

Is it folklore or is it science? Better yet, take a drive to this mysterious spot and decide for yourself.

Gravity Hill is an unusual stop along a busy road between Mooresville and Monrovia in Morgan County. This phenomenon seemingly defies gravity and is often referred to as “Magnetic Hill” or “Anti-Gravity Hill”.

Locals will tell you various stories of how Gravity Hill came to be. Some believe a shaman has cursed this area and vehicles are now repelled from this location. Without notice, this alleged curse will push your vehicle backwards up a hill and away from this sacred land.

Others have heard the story of a young girl who was once riding her bike along Keller Hill road and was suddenly struck by a vehicle at the bottom of the hill. She has been seen pushing cars who stall on this hill backwards up the hill and out of harms way.

Located off Keller Hill Road, this unique location has been puzzling locals for over 100 years.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)