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Mason County (other)
Mason County is the name of several counties in the United States: * Mason County, Illinois * Mason County, Kentucky, originally Mason County, Virginia (1788–1792) * Mason County, Michigan * Mason County, Texas * Mason County, Washington * Mason County, West Virginia, originally Mason County, Virginia (1804–1863) {{geodis, uscounty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Illinois
Mason County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 14,666. Its county seat is Havana. The county is named in honor of George Mason, a member of the Virginia legislature who campaigned for the adoption of the United States Bill of Rights. History Mason County was created in 1841 out of portions of Tazewell and Menard counties. File:Mason County 1841.png, Mason County at the time of its creation in 1841 Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of , of which is land and (4.3%) is water. Mason County is bound on the south by the Sangamon River, and on the west by the Illinois River. These rivers join at the county's southwest tip. The soil covering much of Mason County is very sandy. This was formed during the melting of the Wisconsin Glacier about 10,000 years ago. Meltwater from the glacier deposited large amounts of sand in a delta region near at the junction of the Sangamon and Il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its county seat is Maysville. The county was created from Bourbon County, Virginia in 1788 and named for George Mason, a Virginia delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights". Mason County comprises the Maysville, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Cincinnati- Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY- IN Combined Statistical Area. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.6%) is water. The county's northern border with Ohio is formed by the Ohio River. Adjacent counties * Brown County, Ohio (north) * Adams County, Ohio (northeast) * Lewis County (east) * Fleming County (south) * Robertson County (southwest) * Bracken County (west) Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 16,800 people, 6,847 households, and 4,697 families residing in the county. The population de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Michigan
Mason County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 Census, the population was 29,052. The county seat is Ludington, Michigan, Ludington. Mason County comprises the Ludington, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The county is named for Stevens T. Mason, Governor of Michigan from 1835 to 1840. It was created by the Michigan Legislature in 1840 as Notipekago County, then renamed Mason County in 1843. The county was administered by Ottawa County, Michigan, Ottawa County prior to the organization of county government in 1855. Mason County, does not have an official flag. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (60%) is water. Major highways * – runs east–west through central part of county. Runs from Ludington through Amber, Scottville, Custer, and Branch. * – enters Mason County at 2 miles (3.2&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Texas
Mason County is a rural county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 3,953. Its county seat is Mason. The county is named for Fort Mason, which was located in the county. History * Original inhabitants Lipan Apache, Comanches * 1847 Meusebach–Comanche Treaty * 1851, July 6 – Fort Mason is established. * 1858, January 22 – Mason County, named for Fort Mason, is established by an act of Texas state legislature. First post offices are established. * 1860 Population of 630 includes 18 slaves. * 1861, : February – County, spurred in part by anti-slavery sentiments of German residents, overwhelmingly votes against secession from the Union. : March – Fort Mason surrendered to the Confederacy, who leave it mostly vacant and thereby cause an uptick in Indian attacks on the area. : May 20 – Voters select town of Mason as County Seat. * 1866–1868 Federal troops occupy Fort Mason, only to eventually abandon it. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Washington
Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,726. The county seat and only incorporated city is Shelton. The county was formed out of Thurston County on March 13, 1854. Originally named Sawamish County, it took its present name in 1864 in honor of Charles H. Mason, the first Secretary of Washington Territory. Mason County comprises the Shelton, WA Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Seattle- Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (8.7%) is water. Geographic features * Brown Cove * Case Inlet *Hammersley Inlet * Harstine Island *Hood Canal *Lake Cushman *Mason Lake *Olympic Mountains * Puget Sound * Squaxin Island *Totten Inlet Oakland Bay Major highways * U.S. 101 * SR 3 * SR 108 * SR 106 Adjacent counties * Jefferson County – northwest *Kitsap County – northeast * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
