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

Bryson

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

1. Bryson Marker

Inscription. Jack County petroleum capital founder, Henry E. Bryson (Sept. 1, 1839– Oct. 25, 1909), a Civil War veteran, farmer and stockraiser, built first log cabin here in 1878. After Bryson post office was established in 1882, the town developed as a center for the growing of cotton and grain.

Rock Island Railroad reached here in 1902. The first oil well was drilled 1925; town in 1920's and 30's had a gasoline plant, from 1935 until late 1964 an oil refinery was in operation here.

Churches, schools, social and civic clubs and Masonic bodies have contributed to growth.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 551.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 33° 9.691′ N, 98° 23.027′ W. Marker is in Bryson, Texas, in Jack County. It is at the intersection of East Dempsey Street (U.S. 380) and Boland Street, on the right when traveling west on East Dempsey Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk in front of an empty lot. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 East Dempsey Street, Bryson TX 76427, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry E. Bryson's Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Madison McCloud (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church Jermyn, Texas (approx. 6.8 miles away); Community of Jermyn (approx. 7.1 miles away); Site of Loving Ranch House (approx. 7.4 miles away); Comanche Trail Through Palo Pinto County (approx. 11.3 miles away); Hawkins Chapel (approx. 12.1 miles away); Dr. & Mrs. J.W. Gallaher House (approx. 12.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryson.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

2. Bryson Marker

The view of the Bryson Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

3. The view of the Bryson Marker from across the street

The view of the Bryson Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 6, 2022

4. The view of the Bryson Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.