Mason in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
City of Mason
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 23, 2021
1. City of Mason Marker
The city of Mason became the County Seat to Ingham County in 1840 and is the only site in the Nation where the state capitol is not located in its County Seat
Erected by Ingham County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 42° 34.744′ N, 84° 26.659′ W. Marker is in Mason, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker is at the intersection of West Ash Street and South Park Street, on the right when traveling east on West Ash Street. Marker is on the Mason Library building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 W Ash St, Mason MI 48854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor of All Who Have Served (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingham County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason State Bank (about 400 feet away); Maple Grove Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Lawton T. Hemans 1892-1916 (approx. ¼ mile away); Mason Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Pink School (approx. half a mile away); John Rayner House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.
Also see . . . Mason, Michigan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 23, 2021
2. City of Mason Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
