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

The Lindsay House

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. The Lindsay House Marker

Inscription. Tom Lindsay settled in Mason County during the 1860s and was a farmer and cattle raiser north of the town of Mason. About 1899 he and his wife, Fredericka (Durst), moved into town and built this house. It features fine stonework, particularly in the segmental arches over the windows and in the corner quoins. Following her husband's death in 1917, Fredericka Lindsay continued to live here untit she died in 1928. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11284.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 30° 45.186′ N, 99° 13.986′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is on North Spring Street, 0.1 miles north of Bluebird Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the house by the fence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 516 N Spring St, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spring Street Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Broad Street Bridge (about 600 feet away); Seaquist Home (about 800 feet away); First Comanche-German Meeting

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Methodism in Mason County (approx. ¼ mile away); Holmes & Bierschwale Law and Land Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Commercial Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

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Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The Lindsay House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.