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The Towns Of Mason County

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Author : Jean Calvert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986

The Towns Of Mason County written by Jean Calvert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Mason County (Ky.) categories.

Lost Towns Of Mason County Michigan

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Author : Sandi Lewis-Malburg
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2019-05-13

Lost Towns Of Mason County Michigan written by Sandi Lewis-Malburg and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-13 with History categories.

More than a century ago, Mason County was a much different, harsher place. Arriving by foot and boat to find a dense wilderness, hardy pioneers carved out tiny settlements stretching right to the coast of Lake Michigan. When the lumber industry arrived in Michigan, the settlements grew to boomtowns and new towns formed. To serve the lumber industry, the railroad spread across the county, and immigrants and settlers flooded in to have their chance at the American Dream. But when the lumber ran out, the mills closed down. Jobs disappeared, and so did these towns. Out of the thirty-nine settlements, only two cities and six fading villages remain today. Join local author Sandi Lewis-Malburg as she uncovers the towns that time forgot.

Mason County

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2010

Mason County written by and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.

When an army scouting party headed north from Fredericksburg in 1851 to select a site for a new military post, they found an area of remarkable natural beauty on the northwestern edge of the Texas Hill Country. This land of clear streams, rocky hills, live oak thickets, and abundant wildlife had long served as a hunting ground for Comanches, Kiowas, and Lipan Apaches. A few German farmers had already settled along the Llano River, and a town soon sprang up in the shadow of Fort Mason. By the 1920s, Mason County's population included German Americans, descendants of old families from the southeastern states, Mexican immigrants who had fled the revolution, and African Americans whose ancestors had arrived in the 1850s. For decades, the region has attracted hunters, river enthusiasts, naturalists, and geologists. The town of Mason features one of the most picturesque courthouse squares in Texas. Its old-time storefronts and handsome sandstone houses make it a popular tourist destination today.

Mason County

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Author : David K. Petersen
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015-10-26

Mason County written by David K. Petersen and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-26 with Photography categories.

Mason County: 1850-1950 portrays the settlement and growth of Mason County, Michigan, as the area transformed from a land covered in virgin pine and native settlements to communities of farmers and manufacturers. This history of the region begins with images of logging and mills and follows the growth of towns, villages, and individual townships. The adversity, struggles, successes, and joys of carving a new life from the wilderness are captured in more than 200 carefully selected images. These unique photographs illustrate a life of hardship, service, and dedication to faith, family, and community as the area transitioned and changed over the decades.

Mason County Directory

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Author : J. B. Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1869

Mason County Directory written by J. B. Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1869 with Mason County (Ill.) categories.

Mason County

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Author : Jason Bolte
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2010-01-01

Mason County written by Jason Bolte and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with History categories.

In the 1770s, George Washington surveyed the land comprising Mason County as part of a grant from the king of England to veterans of the French and Indian War. As a former officer in that war, Washington laid claim to part of Mason County and began a settlement there in 1775. The decades that followed brought other important historical figures to the county. Daniel Boone started a trading post near the banks of the Kanawha River. Samuel B. Clemens, the grandfather of Mark Twain, lived in Mason County. Entering the 20th century, Mason County thrived on industries utilizing its natural resources. River towns dotted the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers; coal mines flourished along the northern River Bend area; salt works and power plants added to the unique characteristics of the townships. Mason County is a land hewn by history, culture, nature, and time, all of which etches a unique portrait of a vibrant community.