Ingram, Texas.

As we drove across Texas on our month-long road trip in September 2023, we again headed off the Interstate to explore the Texas Hill Country and to break the monotony of I-10. An Internet search of places to see in Texas included Stonehenge II. Now, that is an intriguing name.

Stonehenge II in Texas is a concrete sculpture built as a homage to the famous Stonehenge monument in England. Unlike the original Stonehenge, shrouded in mystery and purpose, Stonehenge II is a well-understood art project.

The art project, built by Al Shepperd and his neighbor Doug Hill, took nine months to complete and is 90% the height and 60% the width of the original Stonehenge. Originally located on private land in Hunt, Texas, it was moved to the Hill Country Arts Foundation campus in Ingram, Texas.

Be careful of the space warp, though. Stepping away from Stonehenge II, we somehow found ourselves on Easter Island. The juxtaposition adds to the quirky nature of this art display. Unlike the original Stonehenge, which had an unknown purpose, Stonehenge II serves as a public art installation and is free to visit. The Hill Country Arts Foundation’s website provides more detail about Stonehenge II here. Though the complex buildings aren’t always open, visitors are welcome to stop at Stonehenge II during daylight hours. For those who like to pixel-peep, you can find the gallery of 2K HD images on my Flickr site here.

John Steiner