An officers' quarters reconstructed on the crest of Post Hill marks the
location of fort that commanded a wide view. A number of crumbling foundations
show sites of 23 original buildings, including barracks, officers' quarters,
storehouses, stables, guardhouse and hospital. Primarily a cavalry post, Fort
Mason was duty station for such military figures as Albert Sidney Johnston, John
Bell Hood and Robert E. Lee. Fort Mason was Lee's last command in the U.S.
Army—from here he was called to Washington, where he refused command of Union
army being prepared for the Civil War. Briefly activated after that war, Fort
Mason was abandoned in 1869. The reconstructed building is on original
foundations, double fireplace foundations are original, and rock used was from
original building materials of fort. Fort Mason is on the Texas Forts Trail.
About five blocks south of courthouse.
City: Mason
Region: Hill Country
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