Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. View all attractions near mason county historical museum on tripadvisor. Mason county historical museum shelton 2020 all you need. Mason county, kentucky usgenweb free genealogy archive. History of the sesquicentennial of monongalia county, wv. Published in 1986 by the mason county historical commission, a 74page 812x11 illustrated booklet with several blackout marks on the last page. Mason county adopted a historic preservation ordinance in july of 2005.
To collect, preserve, and present for viewing historically important artifacts, archives, and. In partnership and cooperation with the mason county library, mchc maintains the historical archives, which are open to the public and available to. Mason county, west virginia record dates edit edit source. Mason county books welcome to great lakes history companion. Guide to mason county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. The geographic information systems gis department resides within the public works department of mason county. Mason county is part of the point pleasant, wvoh micropolitan. The county was founded in 1804 and named for george mason, delegate to the u. History of mason county eastern high school of custer, michigan and its relation to the community. Plat book of mason county, illinois library of congress. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 were updated as part of the 2012 update to the mason county master plan.
Mason county courthouse 200 6th street point pleasant, wv 25550 phone. Mason county historical book, 1976, by the mason county historical commission. Mason city and clear lake memories volume ii pictorial book has more than 250 photos from the 1940s through the 1960s. For a full list of all published atlases of this area, browse the collection by state. The gis department creates and maintains geographic data for the support of mason county public works, other county departments, and the public. To carry out the intent of the ordinance, a seven member historic preservation commission was appointed by the mason county board of commissioners in november of 2005. A page dedicated to protecting the history of mason county, wv. The mason city and clear lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. These web pages are designed to act as a clearinghouse for genealogical and. Mason county historical and preservation society shared a link. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Mason county ebook by mason county historical commission. The 2020 mason county levy book, district listing by tax code area tca and 2020 levy report is now available. It grew up around fort mason, established in 1851, although some settlers were already in the area before that date. Todd organized the county on august 2 of that year. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section texas local histories. This book has a repaired tear on spine otherwise in very good condition. When gillespie county was marked off in 1848, most of the future mason county was included within its boundaries. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. George mason believed in rights for the common man and freedom for all people. Before the civil war, the county was in the state of virginia. Box 66 427 west railroad avenue shelton, wa 98584 find us on facebook email. Museum our store videos archives calendar annual car show books. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books.
We are not a research service and we have no affiliation with government or libraries. Mason county documents a wide range of events and experiences from the time the first photograph of the town was taken in 1876 through the county s centennial in 1958. Book worm heaven is a great used book store located upstairs at cadl mason. Warburton, cordelia mcgehee eaker, betty marglon henning, homer martin, della hofmann moneyhon on. Welcome to the home page of the mason county historical commission mchc. Noble had argued to have mason named state capital lansing won the state capital title, but a fter continued discussion and compromise, it was decided that mason would be the county seat as lansing would remain michigans capital.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mason county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Aug 21, 2017 mason city and clear lake memories volume ii pictorial book has more than 250 photos from the 1940s through the 1960s. A searchable online index of mason countys 31 cemeteries. The mason county data book was created in september 2005 as part of the comprehensive plan adopted in august of 2006. Warburton, cordelia mcgehee eaker, betty marglon henning, homer martin, della hofmann moneyhon. His paper the declaration of rights was widely accepted in 1776. Mason county historical and preservation society posts. Mason county history book committee, history of mason county, west virginia 1987, 2005. Apr 14, 2020 mason county early tax records, images. Some early mason county deeds, contributed by gail childress this web page is being updated.
Mason county historical society museum corner of railroad avenue and fifth street. Click on headings to see descriptions of the collections. Mason 18301859 courtesy washington state historical society 1943. Illinois state atlas 1876 illinois historical atlas. Use advanced search to limit your search to one or several collections. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. The acrevalue mason county, mi plat map, sourced from the mason county, mi tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres.
December 16, 2019 settlers along dunloup creek in the early 1800s discovered something remarkable among the mountains a stone fortification, the origins of which remain a mystery. Mason county historical museum shelton 2020 all you. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 hardcover 1987. The mason county historical commission of mason, texas, is a member of the texas state historical commission and is dedicated to. When an army scouting party headed north from fredericksburg in 1851 to select a site for a new military post, they foun. Mason county historical society is pleased to reissue this with.
Mason county historical book texas mason county historical commission compiler on. Mason area historical society is a group of volunteers organized as a nonprofit and supported by membership dues, fundraisers, and donations. Mason county was originally part of the bexar district. The acrevalue mason county, il plat map, sourced from the mason county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Welcome to the mason area historical society website. Used, excellent condition, 712 pp less omitted pages see details below with added 31 pp name index, 8. Mcghs is a nonprofit organization which researches, preserves, and publishes mason county historical and genealogical information. Mason county historical society is a private, nonprofit, educational organization. These web pages are designed to act as a clearinghouse for genealogical and historical information related to mason county. Additional related documents might exist that affect a plat and may be available at the county register of deeds. For stevens thomson mason 17941803 a distinguished patriot, long a member of the virginia assembly and of the senate of the united states lewis, history and government, 266. Published in 1986 by the mason county historical commission, a 74page 812x11 illustrated booklet with several blackout marks on the last page mason county historical book. To foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for mason county history. Link to complete 1790 kentucky census substitute courtesy suzanne shephard, carroll county kygenweb cc.
The feud began with the rise of the mob under sheriff john clark, but it was not until the premeditated murder of rancher timothy williamson in 1875, a murder orchestrated by sheriff clark, that the violence escalated out of control. Atlases of the united states, 4293 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Appraisers are physically inspecting area 3 of mason county, which includes union, alderbrook, a portion of 106, lake cushman, hoodsport and lilliwaup onto the jefferson county line. Mason county, west virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. The kygenweb is the founding member of the usgenweb project, a volunteer group dedicated to keeping genealogy free on the internet. The mason county historical society is a private, nonprofit educational organization, formally organized on november 30, 1937. Mason county, 1889 detail from original map by maxine morse, courtesy oakland to shelton. On january 22, 1858, mason county, named for fort mason, was established by an act of the state legislature. Mason became the county seat of ingham county in 1840. Mason county order book 67 courtesy gail childress. Mason county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Read mason county by mason county historical commission available from rakuten kobo. Browse all collections iowa heritage digital collections. Museum open thursdays and fridays 14 pm and on the first saturday of every month 10am 1pm.
Mason county by mason county historical commission. Information on mason county, local town, historical settlements, early settlers, archeology, etc. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. Mason, the county seat of mason county, is on comanche creek at the junction of interstate highway 87state highway 29 and ranch roads 1871 and 386, in the central part of the county. Mason county by mason county historical commission arcadia. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. Force, julius devos, jane hoerster, dave johnson, h. In 1874 the hoo doo war erupted in the texas hill country of mason county. Oct 11, 2016 the mason city and clear lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Mason county historical commission mason county, tex. Local histories are available for mason county, texas genealogy.
The book was compiled by jason bolte on behalf of the mason county convention and visitors bureau. Mason county historical society, ludington, michigan. Including a sketch of the early history of illinois, its physical peculiarities, soils, climate, production. My name is marla mccullough and im your mason county kygenweb coordinator. Most of masons suggestions were adopted in the first eleven amendments to the. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Use the search box above to search all collections at once. Includes maps to locate each cemetery and pictures of each grave, along with birth and death information as available. Mchc is a member of the texas state historical commission and is dedicated to preserving our local historical heritage.