There are over 110 unique sheep spread across San Angelo and each one is painted by a local artist.
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Have you ever noticed unique sheep spread across San Angelo? Well there is a special history behind them many aren’t aware of.
These sheep came about when the promotions committee of Downtown San Angelo Inc. needed a fundraising idea for the organization. They then came up with the idea to have fiberglass sheep be displayed in front of organizations to signify the San Angelo heritage. Now it’s known as the Sheep Spectacular Project.
The history of the sheep in San Angelo dates back to when the town was once known as the wool capital of the world.
San Angelo hosted the Miss Wool Pageant of America from 1952-1972. Instead of attempting to revitalize the pageant, Downtown San Angelo Assistant Director Ashley Perales says they decided utilizing a …