Tag: Bryson
Bryson is a city in Jack County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 528.
Bryson is located at 33°9′38″N 98°23′16″W / 33.16056°N 98.38778°W / 33.16056; -98.38778 (33.160523, -98.387805). It is situated approximately fourteen miles southwest of Jacksboro along U.S. Highway 380.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) of it (6.77%) is water.
The community was first settled in the late 19th century. Originally known as Mount Hecla, a post office opened under that name in 1878. Henry Bryson built the area’s first residence, a log cabin, that same year. The community was later renamed after him. This change was officially recognized in 1884, when the local post office took the name Bryson. Mr. Bryson went on the serve as County Commissioner. Early pioneer family names of Bryson were Blount, Chambers,…
