Richard Colbert Mason Marker

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Caney in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Richard Colbert Mason
Engineer · Scientist · Inventor

Richard Colbert Mason Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

1. Richard Colbert Mason Marker

Inscription.

Library registered of 19 United States Patents, Inventor of many devises [sic] for the oil industry. Engineer for the U.S.A. during the World War-2. He conceived the idea of Christ’s statue atop Devils Tower which he dedicated to the Christian World and his Mother. So little he gave for so much he received; Love, Honor, Friend, God. Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men

Location. 37° 1.041′ N, 95° 55.771′ W. Marker is in Caney, Kansas, in Montgomery County. Click for map. Marker is in Sunny Side Cemetery, along the main entrance road about 500 feet north of Taylor Avenue. McGee Street (US Hwy 75) runs along the eastern boundary of the cemetery. Marker is in this post office area: Caney KS 67333, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Richard C. Mason (here, next to this marker); Jappa Mason (here, next to this marker); “Walking Stick” Cannon (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); Caney War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Black Dog Trail Campsite (approx. 0.4 miles away); George H. Wark 1878 - 1974 (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bell's Trading Post and Village Water Well (approx. 0.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Caney.

By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012

2. Richard Colbert Mason Marker

Captain Richard C. Mason Family Plot Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Captain Richard C. Mason Family Plot

Looking southeast, with McGee Street (US Hwy 75) in background

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 87 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. 3. submitted on July 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.