Humble in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M.
Photographed By Jim Evans, February 15, 2014
1. Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M. Marker
Inscription.
Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. and A.M.. . Near the turn of the century, the town of Humble was home to many Masons who were members of lodges located in nearby towns. With the help of local Justice of the Peace F. K. Wise, Humble area Masons organized their own lodge in 1908. Humble State Bank president and future Texas Governor Ross Sterling (1875-1949) provided meeting facilities in the bank building which formerly stood at this site. After the bank burned in 1912, the Masons bought the property and built a new lodge hall. The Masons have been active in civic programs over the years.
Near the turn of the century, the town of Humble was home to many Masons who were members of lodges located in nearby towns. With the help of local Justice of the Peace F. K. Wise, Humble area Masons organized their own lodge in 1908. Humble State Bank president and future Texas Governor Ross Sterling (1875-1949) provided meeting facilities in the bank building which formerly stood at this site. After the bank burned in 1912, the Masons bought the property and built a new lodge hall. The Masons have been active in civic programs over the years.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10702.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 29° 59.867′ N, 95° 15.857′ W. Marker is in Humble, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Avenue A, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Recessed into the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 E Main St, Humble TX 77338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trees of Knowledge (a few steps from this marker); Pangburn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Humble
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
