Travel Back To The Dark Ages By Visiting Texas's Very Own Stonehenge

You might be familiar with a certain place on a small, cold island across a dark sea, quite a distance from our beloved Lone Star State, where strange stones stand at attention and explorers spend time puzzling at their mysterious purpose. Stonehenge is one of the most iconic landmarks on this great, green planet, but did you know there is another Stonehenge you can experience right here in our home state? Hold on to your hats, folks, because today we’re headed for Stonehenge II.

There’s no great mystery to the origin of Stonehenge II. It was built by Al Shepperd and his neighbor, Doug Hill, on Shepperd’s land in Hunt, Texas.

Stonehenge II isn’t quite as massive as its inspiration. The stones of Stonehenge II stand at 90% the height and 60% the width of the original. It is important to note the stones aren't light foam - these things are made of concrete.

You’ll also find the megalithic structure has a few iconic companions. Ever the whimsical visionary, Shepperd added some Easter Island heads to the massive work of art.

When Shepperd passed away, the massive art installation needed a new home so that future generations could enjoy it. Since it is made not of foam, but of concrete, moving the work would be a monumental task.

Enter the Hill Country Arts Foundation. They relocated the structure stone-by-stone to their campus, setting it beside the Guadalupe River for visitors from all over to enjoy.

Today you can find Stonehenge II and its Easter Island pals in Ingram, where you are welcome to visit them from dawn until nightfall year-round.

You can find out more about Stonehenge II by following its page on Facebook. You can also find information about the attraction and the Hill Country Arts Foundation on their website.

What do you think? How would you feel if your neighbor erected a replica of a wonder of the world? Would you like to visit this amazing attraction in its new home? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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