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Mason, Nevada
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 Mason, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Mason, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Elevation | 4,429 ft (1,350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 848584 |
Mason is a small community located in Lyon County, Nevada, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Mason's History
Mason got its own post office in 1908. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1961. The community was named after an important early settler. His name was Henry "Hock" Mason. He was one of the first people to live in that area.
Famous People from Mason
- Edward Cornelius Reed Jr. was born in Mason. He became a very important person. He served as a judge for the United States District Court. This court handles many different legal cases for the government.
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