Fort Mason, Site of
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Established July 6, 1851 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. (1936)
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John Bate Berry
Mason vicinity, TX
(1813 - 1891) Forefathers resisting America's foes on many frontiers inspired John Bate Berry, who came to Texas from Kentucky in 1826.
Old Fort Mason
Mason vicinity, TX
Situated near a spring long used by Indians; built of stone quarried from post hill.
Fort Mason and Camp Llano, C.S.A.
Mason, TX
Fort Mason, located 5 blocks south, was headquarters for the first regiment Texas Mounted Rifles 1861-62.
Koocksville
Mason vicinity, TX
Pioneers began to settle this locality in the 1850s.
Mason County Courthouse
Mason, TX
Constructed in 1909, this is the third courthouse to serve the people of Mason County.