Fort Mason, Historical museum in Mason County, United States
The Mason County Historical Museum displays local artifacts, including geological specimens and military items from the frontier period of Texas.
Established in 1851, Fort Mason operated as a military outpost where Robert E. Lee trained soldiers before becoming a museum focused on regional heritage.
The museum exhibits document the progression from prehistoric times through Native American settlements to German immigration in the Texas Hill Country.
Located at 505 Moody Street, the museum opens Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering guided tours of the collections.
The museum houses a 25,000-year-old mammoth tusk and a collection of brass buttons recovered from the original Fort Mason site.
Location: Mason County
Inception: 1851
GPS coordinates: 30.74030,-99.24780
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:47
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