Fredonia Texas Map

About Fredonia, Texas

Fredonia is a locality in Mason County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Fredonia is located at 30.9321°N, 99.1134°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76842.

Fredonia lies in a landscape painted in the muted greens and ochres of the Texas Hill Country, where rolling terrain gives way to wide, open skies that seem to stretch forever. It lies 72.9 miles west of Copperas Cove, TX (from Copperas Cove, TX: bearing 260°T), and is situated 19.2 miles south-east of Brady. The land itself, a mosaic of mesquite, live oak, and hardy grasses, slopes gently towards the north, hinting at the distant waterways that nourish this dry country. Sunlight, when it breaks through, casts long, sharp shadows across the dusty roads, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint perfume of wild sage. The character of Fredonia is etched in the weathered wood of its few remaining older buildings, a quiet resilience that speaks of generations who have learned to coax a living from this often-demanding terrain. The story of Fredonia is one of endurance, a testament to the pioneering spirit that settled these parts. Founded in a time when the promise of fertile land and a fresh start drew hopeful families, its economy has long been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood. While the larger ranches have consolidated over the years, the spirit of the independent rancher remains, a quiet pride evident in the care taken with the herds and the cultivation of the fields. Life in Fredonia moves at its own pace, marked by the changing seasons and the predictable rhythm of the sun rising and setting over the vast, unbroken horizon. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling marketplaces, but rather a subtle beauty in the enduring connection between the people and the earth that sustains them.

About This Fredonia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fredonia, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fredonia and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Fredonia includes the ZIP code (75662), telephone area code (903, 325), county seat of Mason County (Mason), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fredonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.