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History. The first settler is thought to have been Peter S. Parker in 1846. The settlement of Mason grew up around Fort Mason, which was established by the United States War Department as a front-line defense against Kiowa, Lipan Apache, and Comanche, on July 6, 1851.
Colin Escott (born 31 August 1949) is a British music historian and author specializing in early U.S. rock and roll and country music. His works include a biography of Hank Williams, histories of Sun Records and The Grand Ole Opry, liner notes for more than 500 albums and compilations, and major contributions to stage and television productions.
Apr 10, 2007 · Lieutenant George Mason was killed 25 miles from Brownsville, Texas on April 25, 1846 in what might have been the first skirmish of the Mexican-American War. In contradiction with the first paragraph under "founders", it is a general belief that Fort Mason was named in honor of Lieutenant George Mason.
Aug 20, 2024 · Guide to Collin County, Texas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
The Mason Historic District in Mason, Texas is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed in 1974 and increased in 1991. The original district was 230 acres (0.93 km 2) forming an irregular pattern along both sides of U.S. 87 and TX 29 which included 186 contributing buildings and six contributing structures.
Jan 29, 2019 · My Hometown: Born of Turbulent Times, Mason Today Offers Hill Country Peace and Charm. When writer and historian Scott Zesch walks through the central square of Mason, everybody he meets has something to say, a question to ask, or a handshake to offer.
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Nov 30, 2019 · Mason, the county seat of Mason County, is on Comanche Creek at the junction of Interstate Highway 87/State Highway 29 and Ranch roads 1871 and 386, in the central part of the county. It grew up around Fort Mason, established in 1851, although some settlers were already in the area before that date.
