Stonehenge II
Stonehenge II is an homage to the original Stonehenge monument and is located in the Texas Hill Country. Stonehenge II was conceived by Al Shepperd and built with the help of his friend and neighbor, Doug Hill. Originally located on FM 1340 west of Hunt, Texas, Stonehenge II now resides on the campus of the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas.
History of Stonehenge II
In 1989, Kerr County native Doug Hill finished work on the back patio on his Hunt, Texas property and was left with one extra limestone slab. As a joke, he offered it to his good friend neighbor, Al Sheppard, who then accepted it and stood the slab upright the middle of his pasture. Sheppard and Hill liked the 100 k of the monolith and built an arch around it. The 13 — foot arch reminded them of Stonehenge in England Soon a vision formed and Sheppard contracted Hill to build their very own Stonehenge II.
The original Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England was erected around 2500 B. C. and is believed ‘o have functional as an important site for religious or astrological ceremonies.
Sheppard and Hill’s project took about 9 months to complete. Hill fabricated the stones from steel, metal lathe, and plaster and anchored each with cement. Stonehenge Il is 9000 as wide and 60% as tall as the original. Later, after visiting Easter Island off the coast of Chile, Sheppard was inspired to add two 13 — foot tall Moai head Statues to the collection.
Al Sheppard passed away in 1994 and his property stayed within the family. In 2010, the Sheppard Family donated Stonehenge II and the Moai to the HCAF in memory of Al, a long-time supporter Of the organization. After funds were raised, the structures were moved to their current home on this campus in 2012.
Where it is:
Stonehenge II is located in Ingram Texas, 64 miles west of San Antonio, South off I-10, Exit 505 to FM 783, Harper Rd., Right on TX-27, to Hwy 39 to Left on Point Theatre Rd. in Lions Park.
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GPS:
30°4’20.07″ N
99°14’55.722″ W
Cost:
There is no cost to visit Stonehenge II, however donations are accepted.
Hours:
Facilities:
There are all facilities in Ingram.
Location Contact Information:
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Physical Address: 120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram, Texas 78025
Mailing Address: P.O Box 1169, Ingram, Texas 78025
Phone: (830) 367 5121
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