Mason Cattle Baron Gold Fortune — Mason County

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Mason Cattle Baron Gold Fortune — Mason County

Lost Treasure TX • Mason County County
Description
Mason legend of a considerable fortune in cattle-baron gold buried near the Hill Country county seat on the Llano River.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Mason County page cites a considerable fortune in cattle-baron gold buried near Mason. Mason County developed as a major Texas cattle and wool region after the Civil War; open-range barons often figure in Hill Country cache folklore. Mason is known for its historic courthouse square and German-settler ranching heritage. No authenticated baron hoard has been recovered near town. Coordinates mark downtown Mason in Mason County on the Llano River.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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