Mason, Texas: Statue of Old Yeller
1999 bronze sculpture by Garland Weeks pays tribute to local author Fred Gipson's 1956 story "Old Yeller," which became a tear-jerker Disney film. The library foyer displays Gipson memorabilia and sells Old Yeller souvenirs. The statue was unveiled by future First Lady Laura Bush.
Mason County Eckert Library
- Address:
- 410 Post Hill St., Mason, TX
- Directions:
- Mason County Eckert Library. Directly south of the courthouse on the west side of Post Hill St.
- Hours:
- Library hrs: M-F 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 325-347-5446
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Beautiful historical town with lots to see! There is an old movie theater within walking distance and lots of eclectic restaurants.
[Ciara Hanuska, 12/28/2023]
Very cool history about this awesome town!
[Sunny B Sunshine, 11/18/2022]
The author of Old Yeller, Fred Gipson, was from Mason. The city library has a statue of the dog and the boy Travis. Inside the library is a mini-museum featuring Fred Gipson.
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The statue was sculpted in 1999 by Garland Weeks. Gipson's dog tale was turned into a Disney Hollywood tearjerker in 1957.