An officers quarters reconstructed on Post Hill marks location of fort that commanded a wide view. A number of foundations still show some sites of the 23 buildings that included barracks, storehouses, stables, guardhouse and hospital. Primarily a cavalry post. Last post for Robert E. Lee before he refused his Union command at the start of the Civil War. Briefly activated for that war, the fort was abandoned in 1869. The reconstructed building is on its original foundation. Five blocks S of courthouse .
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Mason Texas
Other History nearby:
(Fredericksburg) Admiral Nimitz Museum State Historical
(Burnet) Fort Croghan Museum
(Fort McKavett) Fort McKavett State Historic Site
(Marble Falls) Fox Memorial Marker
(Brady) Heart of Texas Historical Museum
(Menard) Historic Ditch Walk
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06/08 Coming to The Mason area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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