Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Fort Mason
by the U. S. Army
as a protection to the frontier
Named in honor of Lieut. George T. Mason,
killed in action near Brownsville,
April 25, 1846
Albert Sidney Johnston,
George H. Thomas, Earl Van Dorn
and Robert E. Lee,
of the 2nd U. S. Cavalry,
were stationed here at intervals
from 1856 to 1861
Evacuated by Federal troops,
March 29, 1861
and reoccupied after the Civil War
until 1869.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 11275.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1919.
Location. 30° 44.398′ N, 99° 13.992′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of Spruce Street and Post Hill Street, on the right when traveling west on Spruce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Old Mason Grammar School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mason National Bank (approx. half a mile away); Mason County Jail (approx. half a mile away); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (approx. 0.6 miles away); R. Grosse and Sons (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Commercial Bank (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mason County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on April 21, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.