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

Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex

2000 & 2001

— Historical Walking Tour —

Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

1. Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex Marker

Inscription. Apple Stadium was dedicated in 2000 to provide sports fans an excellent view of the 'Roos. A major refresh in 2022 improved the facility for use at night, individual fitness, competitive intramurals, and more. Mason Complex was created in 2001 to encompass the natatorium, gymnasiums, fitness center, classrooms, and offices.

Erected by Austin College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 33° 38.789′ N, 96° 35.904′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is on East Brockett Street east of N Porter Street. The marker is located in the southwest section of Austin College near the Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1105 E Brockett St, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ida Green Communication Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Windsor Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Student Union Building (former location) (about 300 feet away); Solstice Calendar & Abell Library (about 400 feet away); Wynne Chapel (about 700 feet away); Old Main (former location) (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Austin College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Also see . . . Apple Stadium & Mason Complex. Austin College

Jerry E. Apple Stadium was dedicated in 2000 to provide an elevated experience for fans of the football 'Roos. A major refresh in 2022 highlighted by the replacement of grass with artificial turf enabled use of the facility for night games, improved individual fitness, competitive intramurals, and more.

The
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

2. The view of the marker along the sports complex
Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex was created in 2001, and encompasses Hannah Natatorium, Sid Richardson Recreation Center, Hughey Gymnasium, and Dickey Fitness Pavilion. It also includes classrooms, along with faculty and staff offices.

(Submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

3. The Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.