You Can Visit Replica Easter Island Heads At Stonehenge II In Texas

Stonehenge and Easter Island: two of the world’s most mysterious places, yet so far apart from one another. That isn’t so here in Texas, as you can visit both at the same time! Hiding in small-town Texas lies a near-exact replica of the original Stonehenge – the only difference? Ours is framed by Easter Island heads that are so fascinatingly strange.

A small town of 2,000 on the banks of the Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Hunt, Ingram isn't exactly a popular tourist destination. Perhaps a change is necessary, however, as this itty-bitty city harbors a strange and fascinating secret.

Stonehenge II, constructed by Al Shepperd and his friend, Doug Hill, is a near-exact replica of the mysterious English monolith. In fact, it's 90% as wide as the original, and 60% as tall!

About a year later, after visiting Easter Island, Shepperd added these two heads. They stand on either side of the structure, framing it in a truly majestic way.

The fate of Stonehenge II was on rocky ground (pun intended) in 2010 when the property under it was sold. If not for the Hill Country Arts Foundation, which purchased the monument shortly after, it just might have been knocked down.

All 75 pieces of the structure were moved eight miles east, from their original location in Hunt to Ingram.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Stonehenge II, reading the signs that explain its history. You likely won't encounter big crowds, so feel free to take your time.

Address: 120 Point Theatre Road South, Ingram, TX 78025.

Visit the Stonehenge II Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever seen the mysterious Easter Island heads at Stonehenge II? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section, and check out our previous article to learn more about the monument.

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Stonehenge II at the Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Rd S, Ingram, TX 78025, USA

Texas Has Its Very Own Easter Island Heads And They're Strange As Can Be

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