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Washington Stonehenge
Posted on February 15th, 2009 No commentsWashington / Cascade Columbia / Goldendale
Overlooking the Columbia River and the town of Maryhill, Washington, is a replica Stonehenge.It was built by a man named Hill after he was mistakenly informed that the original Stonehenge had been used as a sacrificial site. He then made this reproduction as a reminder that “humanity is still being sacrificed to the god of war.
The dedication plaque on this American Stonehenge reads:
“In memory of the soldiers of Klickitat County who gave their lives in defense of their country. This monument is erected in the hope that others inspired by the example of their valor and their heroism may share in that love of liberty and burn with that fire of patriotism which death can alone quench.”
Sam Hill’s Mansion, as well as the American Stonehenge, are now part of the Maryhill Museum of Art, which also includes monuments to the soldiers of Klickitat County who died in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.There is no admission fee to visit the memorial; however, donations to its maintenance fund are always appreciated.
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