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Ingram,
Texas
"The only all rock town in the U.S."
1940s
postcard courtesy rootsweb.com/~txgenweb// postcards/Index.html |
History in a Pecan Shell
The state granted land here as early as 1847. John Twohig of San Antonio
was the original owner. In 1879 J. C. W. Ingram bought six acres opened
a store and applied for a post office under his name. The earliest
settlers were farmers. The stands of Cypress trees along the river
provided raw material for the shingle industry, and later sheep, goat
and cattle ranches were established.
The area had a reputation for having a healthy climate. When popular
singer and celebrated consumptive Jimmy Rogers moved to Kerrville
in the 1920s, the whole region got a boost as a health Mecca. |
Ingram Attractions
The region is dense
with summer camps for various organizations, weekend retreats and
lodges for hunters who want exotic game.
Hill Country
Arts Foundation
- Visual and performing arts.
West of Ingram on Hwy 39.
Exhibits and performances information - 1-830-367-5121
Old Ingram
- Off Hwy 39 and 27.
Antique shops, galleries, restaurants in the Ingram's old business
section..
Stonehenge
in the Hills - Replica of Stonehenge
A few miles west on Hwy 27 to Hunt, then 2 miles west on FM 1340
Book
Your Hotel Here & Save
Kerrville
Hotels
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Nearby Destinations
Guadalupe
River
Kerrville
- Hwy 27 East 7 miles to Kerrville
Kerrville-Schreiner
State Park
Just south of downtown Kerrville on Hwy 16 across
the bridge you’ll see the sign for 173. Go left on 173 and two and
a half miles later you’ll come to the park entrance on your left.
This 517-acre park offers canoe and tube rentals in the Guadalupe
River. During the week it’s VERY tranquil and on weekends it’s
still an improvement over the crowds found on the river back in
Kerrville.
Reservations recommended for overnight stay. Annual bicycling event
every Easter Weekend. 830-257-5392.
Fredericksburg
- From Kerrville, Hwy 16 North 22 miles
Comfort
- Hwy 27 East 26 miles to Comfort via Center Point.
See Swimming
to Mexico II
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