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UPDATE: The old rock building burned on September 26, 2009. This article on the renovation was written prior to the fire! See The Chatsworth Times: Lightning struck rock building.

Phase I of the Rock Building Renovation put a new roof on the old rock building, thanks to the hard work of local citizens, businesses and organizations. Now it appears that all that hard work was in vain. Lightning struck the old rock, destroying the new roof and gutting the interior. Damage may have been done to the stonework as well. It is not clear whether there is any future for the beloved old Murray County landmark, other than probable demolition. Citizens are expressing sadness and concern. Some hope that the building might still be salvaged. Many hope that if the building does have to go, some of the old stonework will be used to create a memorial wall, courtyard or pavilion.

We will all
miss our
wonderful
the rock building.