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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: 9
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 MoundNNW44 m19.4 mi
Nash DomeNNW17 m17.9 mi
Hoskins MoundENE9 m21.4 mi
Slough RidgeE2 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 50–80 °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

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