Skip to content

Masonic Oak

Masonic Oak from directly overhead

Masonic Oak is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 8 m. Damon Mound stands 44 m to the north-northwest, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is Site of the Home of John Austin, a historic site 0.2 miles away. Texas Independence Trail runs past it. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.

The story

historic place in Brazoria, Brazoria County, Texas

Wikidata Q110024344, matched on coordinates and name (7 m apart).

What the record says

Built
1966
Material
aluminium

What to expect

Operated by
Texas Historical Commission

Official site

How to reach it

Coordinates29.05572, -95.56991

Named places within 25 miles

Parks
  • Brazoria City Park: 0.9 mi
  • Wilderness Park: 5.8 mi
  • Timbercreek Park: 6.4 mi
  • MacLean Park: 6.9 mi
  • Morrison Park: 7.3 mi
Museums: 10
Artworks: 7
  • Gazebo for James Richard Marmion: 4.6 mi
  • Palapa Table for James Richard Marmion: 4.7 mi
  • Art Bench with Mosiac: 7.5 mi
  • Texas Flag Mural: 8.7 mi
  • Fairgrounds Art Exhibition Center: 11.4 mi
Peaks: 4
  • Slough Ridge: 16.1 mi
  • Nash Dome: 17.9 mi
  • Damon Mound: 19.4 mi
  • Hoskins Mound: 21.4 mi
Picnic sites: 3
  • Hansen Park: 7.5 mi
  • Backyard Park: 8.7 mi
  • Brushy Bayou Park Picnic Area: 13.2 mi
Ghost towns: 3
Attractions: 2
Gardens: 2
  • Snail Garden: 7.2 mi
  • Downtown Gazebo: 7.3 mi
Beaches: 1

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 25 miles of Masonic Oak. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Damon MoundNNW 327°44 m19.4 mi
Nash DomeNNW 344°17 m17.9 mi
Hoskins MoundENE 74°9 m21.4 mi
Slough RidgeE 100°2 m16.1 mi

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2719:0319:34
June solstice06:2519:5020:25
September equinox07:1118:4919:20
December solstice07:1316:5417:30

Local time (America/Chicago).

Climate normals

Months averaging 5080 °F: Oct–May.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F555964707782848480736357
Precip in4.22.23.12.44.33.83.94.26.04.43.63.7

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Angleton LK Jackson Brazoria C, 8 mi away.

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMapOfficial site

OpenStreetMap element node/12395233309

More historic sites in Texas

Drive to it

Byway plans a real route around stops like this one.

Private beta · Free to join

Take the scenic way to Masonic Oak.

Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.

Private beta · Free to join · No card · Invite when a spot opens