Details for Old Mason Grammar School
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5319011289
Data
Marker Number | 11289 |
Atlas Number | 5319011289 |
Marker Title | Old Mason Grammar School |
Index Entry | Mason Grammar School, Old |
Address | |
City | Mason |
County | Mason |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 478029 |
UTM Northing | 3401862 |
Subject Codes | eccesiastical buildings; educational topics |
Marker Year | 1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Corner of Post Hill and Schmidt St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Located near Gamel Springs on grounds of Fort Mason (1851-61; 1866-69), the last Federal command of Robert E. Lee prior to Civil War. Constructed in 1887, by August Brockmann, of stone from post buildings, quarried on this hill. Served Mason until 1952, with curriculum including music and German, structure now serves community as a public library, museum, youth center, and civic activities building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |