Marker Inscription
Jack County Petroleum Capital. Founder, Henry E. Bryson (September 1, 1839 - October 25, 1909), a Civil War veteran, farmer and stockraiser, built first log cabin here in 1878. After Bryson post office was established in 1882, the town developed as a center for the growing of cotton and grain. Rock Island Railroad reached here in 1902. The first oil well was drilled 1925; town in 1920s and 30s had a gasoline plant; from 1935 until late 1954 an oil refinery was in operation here. Churches, schools, social and civic clubs and Masonic bodies have contributed to growth. (1968)
About this site
Bryson is a historical marker in Bryson, Jack County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1636, -98.3837 near Bryson. The nearest cataloged historic site is McCloud, James Madison (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Winn Hill Cemetery, First Methodist Church, Jermyn -Texas, and Jermyn, Community of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237000551. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
