- The life-size replica of Stonehenge in Washington state - The Gorge Guide
There’s a rather quirky, unexpected roadside attraction on the outskirts of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: a life-size replica of Stonehenge in Washington state Overlooking the mighty Columbia River and surrounded by arid hills and vineyards, the monument was the first one built in the USA to pay tribute to military personnel
- Stonehenge Memorial | Maryhill Museum of Art | Maryhill WA
Erected as the nation’s first WWI memorial and dedicated in 1918 to the servicemen of Klickitat County, Washington, who died in the service of their country during the Great War, Hill’s Stonehenge Memorial is a monument to heroism and peace
- Maryhill Stonehenge - Wikipedia
The Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge located in Maryhill, Washington, United States It was commissioned in the early 20th century by the wealthy entrepreneur Sam Hill, and dedicated on July 4, 1918 as a memorial to the people who had died in World War I
- An American Stonehenge in Maryhill, Washington - Legends of America
On a lonely bluff overlooking the Columbia River and the town of Maryhill, Washington, is a full-size replica of Stonehenge An almost identical copy of the more famous English Stonehenge, it was built by Sam Hill, a road builder, as a memorial to those who died in World War I
- Stonehenge Isnt Only in England - Its in Maryhill Washington Too
But did you know that Maryhill, Washington, has its own American Stonehenge? The small but lively town of Maryhill, population 58, has a lot of cool things to do It even boasts one of the most interesting monuments in Washington State, and best of all, it’s free to visit!
- Sam Hills Stonehenge, Maryhill, Washington - Roadside America
Despite its remote location, Sam Hill's Stonehenge remains a popular tourist stop (And it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021) The dry air and clear skies offer views of miles and miles of brown sagebrush and grass
- Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge - Atlas Obscura
A French chateau, failed utopian community, odd museum, and Stonehenge replica in rural Washington State "What in Sam Hill?"
- Hidden On A Scenic Bluff In Washington Is A Free-To-Visit . . . - Islands
If a trip to England isn't in the cards, visit this 1918 replica of Stonehenge in Washington Learn about its unique history and visit the nearby art museum
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