Iowa Park Lodge No. 713, A.F. & A.M. - Iowa Park, TX
N 33° 57.272 W 098° 40.681
14S E 529749 N 3757160
Iowa Park Lodge No. 713 is located at 700 W Washington Ave, Iowa Park, TX. They meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Waymark Code: WMTHVR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2016
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A 1997 Texas Historical Marker at the entrance provides some history:
The town of Iowa Park was platted in 1888 on the route of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad. A Masonic lodge was also being organized in Iowa Park, and in 1891 a warrant of dispensation was granted by the Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Iowa Park Lodge No. 713 received its charter in December 1891.
A building owned by Kriedler & Windle served as the first lodge hall until 1892 when Birk Hall was secured as a meeting place. In 1896 the second floor of the First National Bank building was obtained for lodge meetings. The organization continued to meet in the bank building until 1969 when the lodge completed a building at 700 West Washington Street.
Iowa Park Lodge members maintain a strong tradition of supporting community education, and have laid cornerstones for local public schools in 1901 and 1923. An award named for Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar has been given annually to a deserving high school student. Many charitable causes have received assistance from the Iowa Park Masons, who continue to serve the community as they have for more than a century.
Other: https://www.facebook.com/IowaParkMasonicLodgeAfAm713/
MASONIC LODGES: Not listed
GRAND MASONIC LODGES: Not listed
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