Brandon in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F. & A.M.
1890-1990
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 19, 2017
1. Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F.&A.M. Marker
Inscription.
Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F. and A.M.. "Freemasons" have helped build and lead America for over 200 years. The members of the Brandon Masonic Lodge, chartered Jan. 22, 1890, have done the same for their respective communities during the past 100 years. Originally named Hacienda Lodge No. 114, F.&A.M., its first meetings were held in the rooms over "Pemberton's Store" in Seffner. In 1897 the Lodge moved to Thonostosassa, returning to Seffner in 1912. The Lodge moved to its current site in 1924 on land donated by Mrs. E. B. Linsley where a two-story structure was erected and stood until the present building was dedicated Aug. 24, 1974., Brandon Lodge is also home to Linsley Chapter No. 152 Order of the Eastern Star, chartered Aug. 1, 1925, Brandon Assembly No. 23 Order of Rainbow, Brandon Chapter Order of DeMolay and Brandon High Twelve Club No. 462.
"Freemasons" have helped build and lead America for over 200 years. The members of the Brandon Masonic Lodge, chartered Jan. 22, 1890, have done the same for their respective communities during the past 100 years. Originally named Hacienda Lodge No. 114, F.&A.M., its first meetings were held in the rooms over "Pemberton's Store" in Seffner. In 1897 the Lodge moved to Thonostosassa, returning to Seffner in 1912. The Lodge moved to its current site in 1924 on land donated by Mrs. E. B. Linsley where a two-story structure was erected and stood until the present building was dedicated Aug. 24, 1974.
Brandon Lodge is also home to Linsley Chapter No. 152 Order of the Eastern Star, chartered Aug. 1, 1925, Brandon Assembly No. 23 Order of Rainbow, Brandon Chapter Order of DeMolay and Brandon High Twelve Club No. 462.
Erected 1990 by Brandon Masonic Lodge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1890.
Location. 27° 56.404′ N, 82° 17.286′ W. Marker is in Brandon, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of North Moon Avenue and West Morgan Street, on the right when traveling north on North Moon Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is
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at or near this postal address: 203 North Moon Avenue, Brandon FL 33510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F.&A.M. Marker and crossroads
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 19, 2017
3. Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F.&A.M.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.