Travel Back In Time By Visiting Indiana's Very Own Stonehenge
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published January 15, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
We’ve got lots of unique, interesting sites here in the Hoosier State, including our very own Stonehenge! And just like its more famous counterpart, Indiana’s Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery. Read on to learn all about this bucket list worthy spot.
Nashville, Indiana is best known as the center of the Brown County Art Colony.
Hidden within the confines of the Hoosier National Forest and situated atop Browning Mountain, accessing the peculiar stone structure requires a bit of a trek, which includes a 928-foot climb to the mountain’s summit.
Because of the placement of the giant slabs – some are randomly strewn about, while others are arranged in a perfect circle – there’s speculation that the site once served as a sacred meeting place for Native Americans.
The type of rock that the stones are comprised of is not from the region, and being that the giant box-shaped rocks must weigh tons, it raises the question – How did they get to the top of Browning Mountain?
A great spot for some outdoor exploration, there’s more to Browning Mountain than a baffling stone structure. There’s also a pond, well, and old building foundation.