August 10, 2018 Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week and I’m glad you’re following Mistletoe Enterprises. Today, we’re “On The Road with Victory & Valor” in Mason, Michigan! Mason, Michigan is the county seat of Ingham County, Michigan, about 15 miles south of Lansing. Mason holds the distinction of being the only city in the country to host its county seat while in the same county as the state capital. In 1847, Lansing was selected as the capital of Michigan, but the county seat remained in Mason. According to historical records at www.masonmuseum.org and public information at the city of Mason website www.mason.mi.us , Mason was first settled in 1836. It was named after the first Governor of Michigan, Stevens T. Mason, who served from 1835-1840. Mason was incorporated as a village in 1865. And as it was a growing hub of business and government activity, it was incorporated as a city in 1875. The heart of Mason is its people. But the centerpiece of Mason is the historic Ingham County Courthouse. According to documents from December 1971, placing the Ingham County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places at https://www.catalog.archives.gov/id/25339527 , the courthouse was inspired and modeled after a similar structure in Hillsdale, Michigan. The Ingham County courthouse was completed in 1905. Today, the historic character, antiquity, and charm of the courthouse is surrounded by a Downtown Business District that compliments its style, and invites economic growth. The city of Mason has grown to a population of about 8,200. The Mason area hosts numerous events throughout the year including the Ingham County Fair; Independence Day celebrations; an annual Mason Holidays celebration; and parades on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, as well as other events. Mason preserves history, too. The Mason Historic District Commission ( www.mason.mi.us/historical.htm ) was established by the City of Mason in 1982 to safeguard its heritage and foster civic beauty. In doing so, they honor those who made history. The most conspicuous example of that is the memorial wall, prominently situated on the grounds of the courthouse, displaying the “Honor Roll” of those from Ingham County who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.
The mission of Mistletoe Enterprises and Victory & Valor is to educate others by sharing stories of history and heroes. We compliment the Mason community for their efforts to preserve history, and we will certainly return to Mason soon to share more stories about the people and the businesses that continue to make Mason, Michigan such a welcoming place to stay or visit. And we’ll be back here Monday with another installment of, “On The Road with Victory & Valor.” Hope you’ll be back with us! Have a great weekend!
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AuthorTom Davis is the owner of Mistletoe Enterprises LLC. He also publishes and distributes the Victory & Valor Flyer, it tells the stories of heroes from all walks of life. Archives
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