Site of Fort Mason
Marker Text: 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)
Marker No: 11275
Gray Granite 1936 Centennial Marker
Geographic: 30.737452,-99.234200
Location: Near the corner of Post Hill and Spruce Streets, Mason