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INGRAM, Texas

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REFERENCES

OLD DOWNTOWN INGRAM: Business buildings of old section of town now house art studios and galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. On loop, off TX 39 and TX 27.

STONEHENGE II IN THE HILLS: The "Eighth Wonder of the Texas Hill Country". Far from the Salisbury Plain in England, this 2/3's scale replica of the famous 3,500 year old Stonehenge megaliths rises in a rural setting, guarded by 2 brooding, 13 ft tall replicas of Easter Island maoi (head statues). Located 2 mi W of Hunt and near Ingram, off TX 39, at intersection of FM 1340 and Honey Creek Rd. No phone. www.alfredshepperd.com/Stonehenge/main.html

HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION: 830-367-5121; 120 Point Theater Road South, Ingram, TX 78005, www.hcaf.com. Live theater (Smith-Rich Theater at The Point), gallery exhibits, fine arts education.

EVENT CALENDAR: See Chamber web site shown above 

MAPS: Google, more

HISTORY & profiles: Handbook of Texas Online: "The surrounding land was granted by the state to John Twohig in 1847. J. C. W. Ingram bought six acres in 1879, opened a store and post office, and gave the town its name. The early settlers, mostly farmers, milled and ginned their crops at Sherman's Mill between Ingram and Hunt and made shingles from the plentiful cypress trees. Later, sheep, goats, and cattle were brought in, and ranching became part of the economy. In later years deer hunting became a business in the area, and still later exotics from several foreign countries were imported for hunting. Beginning in the 1920s, because of the healthful climate and beauty of the Guadalupe River and countryside, the resort business became important to Ingram. In 1958 the Hill Country Arts Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization that combines art studios and theater for adults and young people, was begun at Ingram. In 1988 the town's population was 1,441. In 1990 it was 1,408. By 2000 the population was 1,740."

City was founded in 1883 by J. C. W. Ingram who built a store and conducted church services. The "New" section was started in 1936 following a disastrous flood. Survived as a trade center for surrounding camps, and is a popular vacation and retirement home area.

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OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; Podunk Profile; City Data; Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available)

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WEATHER: Weather Underground

NOTES:

BUSINESS and ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S

Click: Ingram Lodging Listings and Reservation Services

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES

HILL COUNTRY TELECOMMUNICATIONS: 830-367-5333; 220 Carolyn, Ingram, TX 78025; A coop that serves 14 counties of Hill Country with voice & data services

VISTA CAMPS-CAMP RIO VISTA/CAMP: HCR 78, Box 215, Ingram, TX 78025; 830-367-5353

WOODBURY TAXIDERMY, Inc: 830-367-5855; 3286 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025. Under the direction of Jimmy Dieringer, Woodbury Taxidermy, Inc. has established a clientele list that reads like a "Who’s-Who" of the hunting world. After more than 25 years in Texas, the name Woodbury has become synonymous for the ultimate in nature art. www.woodburytaxidermy.com

SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:

An Upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country

B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177
9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636

Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Come Relax & Enjoy!

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