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Pale limestone slabs of the Stonehenge Replica on the UTPB campus
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Visiting the Stonehenge Replica in Odessa

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By Alicia Romero

The Stonehenge Replica is a large outdoor sculpture on the University of Texas Permian Basin campus in Odessa, Texas. Built in 2004, the nearly full-size installation offers a distinctive stop for anyone interested in Odessa Texas landmarks, with campus maps to help you locate it.

  • Location: University of Texas Permian Basin campus, Odessa
  • Visiting details: Check the university’s official site before you go for current access information.
Where to find the Stonehenge Replica

Where to find the Stonehenge Replica

The Stonehenge Replica stands on the University of Texas Permian Basin campus in Odessa. The university describes it as both a teaching tool and a campus attraction, and includes it among the large sculptures on its grounds.

The installation is nearly full-size and matches the original monument’s horizontal size. Its limestone slabs reach up to 19 feet tall and weigh 20 tons each; the stones are also astronomically aligned.

A university campus map marks the Stonehenge Replica and visitor parking. An interactive campus public-art map, provided through Odessa Arts, can help you locate other artwork on the grounds. UTPB’s visitor guide provides broader context for planning a campus stop.

How do you get to the Stonehenge Replica?

How do you get to the Stonehenge Replica?

The campus map identifies both the sculpture and visitor parking, giving you a way to orient yourself before arriving. From Executive Inn Odessa, the Stonehenge Replica is about 10 minutes by car or 55 minutes on foot, making it possible to plan the campus stop around your travel time.

Campus parking and traffic follow university regulations as well as City of Odessa ordinances and Texas statutes, so review the rules before parking.

What should you know before visiting the site?

What should you know before visiting the site?

Before setting out, check UTPB’s official site for current access information.

Stoneworkers Connie and Brenda Edwards constructed the replica in six weeks. Its scale and astronomical alignment help explain why it serves as a teaching tool as well as an outdoor sculpture.

What else can you combine with the stop in Odessa?

What else can you combine with the stop in Odessa?

The sculpture is part of UTPB’s campus public art, so you can pair it with time exploring the campus grounds and other works on the interactive map. For a change of setting, the Odessa city centre guide covers a separate part of the city.

Keep the Stonehenge Replica as a focused campus stop, then plan additional sightseeing around the time you have.

FAQs

Where is the Stonehenge Replica?

It is on the University of Texas Permian Basin campus in Odessa, Texas.

Is the replica the same size as the original?

It is nearly full-size and matches the original monument’s horizontal size.

How do you find visitor parking?

The university’s campus map labels visitor parking as well as the sculpture.

Can you explore other campus artwork?

Yes. The interactive campus public-art map covers artwork across the grounds.

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