Laurens in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
A.I. (Gus) Mason Bridge
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 24, 2011
1. A.I. (Gus) Mason Bridge Marker
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Tireless Civil Worker
Active Leader in Seeking Industry
Proud Booster of Hometown
in Every Worthwhile
Local Endeavor
1896 - 1977
Erected 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 34° 29.833′ N, 82° 1.11′ W. Marker is in Laurens, South Carolina, in Laurens County. It is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurens SC 29360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 25 Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Laurens County Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Watts-Todd-Dunklin House (approx. Ό mile away); Laurens County World Wars I & II Veterans Monument (approx. Ό mile away); Laurens County Confederate Monument (approx. Ό mile away); Vietnam War (approx. Ό mile away); Korean Conflict (approx. Ό mile away); Laurens County / Laurens Historic District
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Regarding A.I. (Gus) Mason Bridge. The A.I. (Gus) Mason House, located at 839 West Main Street (ca. 1931), is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Laurens Historic District.
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 24
2. A.I. (Gus) Mason Bridge and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
