Fort Mason
Fort Mason was established on July 6, 1851, in present-day Mason County, Texas. Visitors find it 1 mi southwest of Mason. 1851 is when its story starts.
A museum, 1 mi southwest of Mason
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 113 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Mason is the nearest base
Mason is 1 miles northeast, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Austin
Austin is about 94 miles east and San Antonio is about 98 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1851
Fort Mason dates from 1851. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
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Fort Mason
Fort Mason was established on July 6, 1851, in present-day Mason County, Texas. It was named in honor of George Thomson Mason, a United States Army second lieutenant killed in the Thornton Affair during the Mexican–American War near Brownsville, April 25, 1846. At various times from 1856 to 1861, this was the home fort for Albert Sidney Johnston, George H. Thomas, Earl Van Dorn, and Robert E. Lee. The fort was abandoned by the military in the 1870s, and restored by a group of local citizens in 1975. Visitors can tour the reproduction officers' quarters at the Fort Mason Museum.
The fort is designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1936, marker number 11275.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1851
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Where to base yourself for Fort Mason
Lodging nearby is in Mason (8) and Llano (21), and Fredericksburg has the most rooms in the area (148).
Fredericksburg
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
11,893 people
40 mi southeast of Fort Mason
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Fort Mason | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 1 mi northeast | — | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs | 2,171 | $260K | — |
| Llano | 34 mi east | 50 min | 21 4 hotels · 2 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 3,587 | $234K | B |
| Brady | 27 mi north | 40 min | 9 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,980 | $139K | B |
| Fredericksburg | 40 mi southeast | 1 hr | 148 45 hotels · 5 motels · 79 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 8 RV parks | 11,893 | $460K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Fort Mason
Also within 67 miles are these.
51 mi National Historical ParkLyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park38K visitors a year
40 mi MuseumNational Museum of the Pacific War67 mi Park & preserveLost Maples State Natural Area
60 mi MuseumFort Croghan
128 mi MuseumOld McCulloch County JailPhoto credits
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park: National Park Service, Public domain · National Museum of the Pacific War: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Fort Croghan: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old McCulloch County Jail: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Your questions on Fort Mason
What town is Fort Mason near?
Mason, TX, about 1 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Fort Mason?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 69–80°.
How far is Fort Mason from Austin and San Antonio?
About 94 miles east of Austin and about 98 miles southeast of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Mason?
San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT), about 85 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Antonio (SAT), about 95 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Mason?
Mason (1 mi, 8 places to stay), Fredericksburg (40 mi, 148 places to stay) and Llano (34 mi, 21 places to stay).
Notes from people in Mason
Be the first to share a tip in Mason’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.