Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Morton Lodge No. 72, A. F. & A. M.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 17, 2018
1. Morton Lodge No. 72, A. F. & A. M. Marker
Inscription.
Morton Lodge No. 72, A. F. and A. M.. . Organized in 1850, the Morton Masonic Lodge was chartered on January 24, 1851. Named for "Old 300" colonist and Mason William Morton, the Lodge began with twenty charter members. The first lodge hall, located on Jackson Street, was replaced in 1855 by a larger building on the corner of 3rd and Morton streets. The three-story brick structure also housed the county courthouse, and was destroyed by fire in 1887. A third facility, built at this site, was replaced by this building in 1913. Over the years the Lodge has sponsored many charitable activities.
Organized in 1850, the Morton Masonic Lodge was chartered on January 24, 1851. Named for "Old 300" colonist and Mason William Morton, the Lodge began with twenty charter members. The first lodge hall, located on Jackson Street, was replaced in 1855 by a larger building on the corner of 3rd and Morton streets. The three-story brick structure also housed the county courthouse, and was destroyed by fire in 1887. A third facility, built at this site, was replaced by this building in 1913. Over the years the Lodge has sponsored many charitable activities.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9050.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1851.
Location. 29° 34.99′ N, 95° 45.637′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is on Morton Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Morton Street, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
