Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hofmann Dry Goods Company

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. Hofmann Dry Goods Company Marker

Inscription. Founded by brothers-in-law William Hofmann and Ernest H. Bogusch, Hofmann and Company opened for business in August 1890, providing the citizens of Mason and the surrounding communities with a central supply and trading source. The name of the store changed to Hofman Dry Goods Company in 1903. In addition to selling general merchandise, it became a commodities brokerage firm and a popular downtown gathering place. An important part of Mason's economic and social history, the store has remained in the Hofmann family.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11280.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1890.

Location. 30° 44.944′ N, 99° 13.949′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is on Fort McKavett Street (U.S. 87), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Fort McKavett Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mason County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodism in Mason County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason County Jail

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(about 500 feet away); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station (about 600 feet away); Mason National Bank (about 600 feet away); R. Grosse and Sons (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

2. Hofmann Dry Goods Company

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

3. Hofmann Dry Goods Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.