Bryson
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)
33.1615° N, 98.3838° W
Where to Find It
US 380, on north side of road, one block east of traffic light
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi W James Madison McCloud Bryson
- 5.9 mi NE Winn Hill Cemetery Jacksboro vicinity
- 6.8 mi N First Methodist Church, Jermyn, Texas Jermyn
- 7 mi NW Buried Here are the Remains of Seven Teamsters Loving
- 7.1 mi N Community of Jermyn Jermyn
- 7.4 mi N Site of Loving Ranch House Jermyn vicinity