Mason, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mason, Tennessee
Town
Motto(s):  "A Great Place To Live"
Location of Mason in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Tipton
Area
• Total	1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2)
• Land	1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	315 ft (96 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,337
• Density	674.91/sq mi (260.56/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38049
Area code(s)	901
FIPS code	47-46420
GNIS ID	1292876

Mason is a small town located in Tipton County, Tennessee. It's a friendly place with a motto that says, "A Great Place To Live." In 2020, about 1,337 people called Mason home.

The town is easy to find, as it's located right along U.S. Route 70.

History of Mason

Mason has an interesting past! The very first train service in Tipton County arrived here in December 1855. This was when the Memphis and Ohio Railroad finished building its tracks. The railway connected the big cities of Memphis and Nashville, passing right through what would become Mason.

A beautiful old building in Mason is Trinity Church. It was built in 1870 and designed by an English architect named James B. Cook. This church is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.

In 2022, there was a discussion between the state government of Tennessee and the town government of Mason. They worked together to make sure the town could continue to manage its own money. In May of that year, they reached an agreement, allowing Mason to keep control over its finances.

Geography of Mason

Mason is located at specific coordinates: 35.410262 degrees North and 89.541366 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The town covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (which is about 3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Population Changes in Mason

The number of people living in Mason has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

• 1890: 252 people
• 1900: 448 people
• 1910: 391 people
• 1920: 387 people
• 1930: 340 people
• 1940: 448 people
• 1950: 414 people
• 1960: 407 people
• 1970: 443 people
• 1980: 471 people
• 1990: 337 people
• 2000: 1,089 people
• 2010: 1,609 people
• 2020: 1,337 people

Who Lives in Mason?

The 2020 United States census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in Mason. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country.

Here's a breakdown of the population in 2020:

• White (not Hispanic): 350 people (26.18%)
• Black or African American (not Hispanic): 914 people (68.36%)
• Native American: 1 person (0.07%)
• Asian: 2 people (0.15%)
• Pacific Islander: 2 people (0.15%)
• Other or Mixed Race: 24 people (1.8%)
• Hispanic or Latino: 44 people (3.29%)

In total, the 2020 census counted 1,337 people living in Mason. These people made up 339 households, with 246 of those being families.

Famous People from Mason

Mason has been the hometown of several notable individuals who achieved great things:

• John W. Boyd (around 1852-1932): He was an attorney in Mason. He also served multiple times on the County Court and was elected to the General Assembly (a type of state legislature) for two terms.
• Harvey Hendrick (1897-1941): Harvey was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He was even part of the New York Yankees team that won their first World Series championship in 1923!
• Beebe Steven Lynk (1872–1948): Born in Mason, she became a professor. She taught subjects like medical Latin, botany (the study of plants), and materia medica (the study of medicines).
• John Shelton Wilder (1921-2010): He was a state senator and also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee. He was born in Mason.

See also

In Spanish: Mason (Tennessee) para niños