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Ingram is a small city in Texas Hill Country. It sits on the banks of the Guadalupe River and is a popular summer camp destination.
History
Ingram was founded in 1879 by J.C.W. Ingram. It was relocated after a devastating flood in 1932. Today, Old Ingram is full of art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants.
Stonehenge II
We made a quick stop in town to visit Stonehenge II. This replica of the original Stonehenge in England is open from dawn to dusk daily and admission is free (as of April 2024).
Stonehenge II was created by local artist Al Shepperd and designed and constructed by neighbor, Doug Hill. The stone pillars are made of steel rebar sunk into concrete footings and the entire project took nine months to build. It’s about ⅔ the size of the original, about 90% the height and 60% the width.
Shepperd later added a pair of replica Moai standing 13 feet tall. He believed the Easter Island statues would be a great complement to the mysterious Stonehenge.
The project originally sat in Shepperd’s lawn in nearby Hunt. After he died in 1994 it was relocated stone by stone to its current location.
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Stonehenge II is hosted by the Hill Country Arts Foundation, which hosts theatre, music, dance, and several other artistic programs throughout the year.
