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Mason County Courthouse
Mason, Texas |
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1909 Architect - E. H. Hosford & Co. Photos: Robert Deering 9/15/2003 |
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COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1858
COUNTY NAMED FOR: Fort Mason, which was most likely named either for Lt. George T. Mason, who was killed at Brownsville during the Mexican War, or for Gen. Richard Barnes Mason, who died only a year before the fort was established.
COUNTY SEATS: One - Mason
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Same as county
COURTHOUSES: Three - 1872, 1877, and 1909
STANDING: One - 1909 Classical Revival courthouse built of sandstone. (Destoyed by fire Februrary 2021 - see pictures below. Plans being developed for full restoration)
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1909 Courthouse
Texas DoT Photo 1939
ADDRESS: 201 Fort McKavitt St, Mason, Texas
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Photo: Judge Jerry Beardon
| Arson is suspected in the Mason County Courthouse fire of
February 4, 2021. The suspect was apparently upset about a
ruling in a family court case and it appears he may have also set
fire to a nearby house as well. Prior to the fire the courthouse had been
cleared of furniture and records in preparation for a renovation project. Efforts are underway to
raise additional funds for the full restoration of the beloved building.
Texas Historical Commission Statement |
.jpg) Photo: State Fire Marshall |
.jpg) Photo: Gezain Peralta |
.jpg) Photo: State Fire Marshall |