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 Grandview Masonic Lodge
N 32° 16.212 W 097° 10.774
14S E 671456 N 3571839
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the origins, history, and survival of the Grandview Masonic Lodge #266, the oldest Masonic Lodge in Johnson County. Located at 101 Third St, Grandview, TX.
Waymark Code: WMKTGB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2014
Views: 3
Marker Number: 16716
Marker Text:
Chartered on Jun. 14, 1861, the Grandview Masonic Lodge is Johnson County's oldest lodge in continuous operation. It originally shared a building with the Methodist church near current Grandview cemetery. The lodge later relocated with the town to property owned jointly with the church, whose interest was later purchased by the Masons. This building was sold in 1893, and a new one was erected at the present location. A fire in 1920 destroyed the building, but another was soon constructed. Since its first meeting on Dec. 8, 1860, the lodge has been essential to advancing Freemasonry in the area. Today, members participate in various community activities and scholarships.
175 Years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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