Atlanta University was built on the summit, opening in 1869.

In modern times, a small chapel was built on the summit, and dedicated on 20 July 1905.

At that time, there were no structures built on the summit of the mountain.

There is also a resort and club built on the summit open all year with a wide panoramic view of the area.

A refuge hut was built on the summit at the beginning of the 20th century.

The tower had been built on the summit of a raised stony mound.

Extensive military installations were built on and around the summit was exploited.

An inn was built on the summit, only to be twice destroyed by storms.

Foxholes had been built on the summit of the hill overlooking potential enemy movement.

For this reason a measuring station was built on the summit.