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

Mason House Hotel & Stage Station

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

1. Mason House Hotel & Stage Station Marker

Inscription. Built in 1869-70 by S. F. (Lace) Bridges, the Mason House was a hotel and stagecoach stop on the San Antonio to El Paso Road. It was a popular stopping place, providing respite for many weary travelers and hearty meals for local residents. A tragic fire in 1900 resulted in the death of 23-year-old Annie Medlock. Eventually the building was converted into apartments, and some alterations occurred in the 1930s, including the addition of an exterior stairway. A number of historic features still remain on the property, including the original kitchen cistern and stone fences.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12048.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 30° 44.943′ N, 99° 13.839′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Live Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 29. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: R. Grosse and Sons (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A.

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(about 400 feet away); Mason County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Mason National Bank (about 600 feet away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (about 600 feet away); Methodism in Mason County (about 600 feet away); Mason County Jail (about 600 feet away); The Commercial Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

2. Mason House Hotel & Stage Station Marker

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023

3. Mason House Hotel & Stage Station

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.