Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1889 Masonic Lodge Hall

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

1. 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall Marker

Inscription. A tin cornice decorated with Masonic emblems tops this three-story brick building constructed in 1889 for Waxahachie Lodge No. 90, A.F.& A.M. The first floor was rented to retail stores, the second occupied by professional offices, and the third used as a lodge hall until 1926, when the lodge moved. Sold in 1929 to D.D. Eastham, the structure was later owned by his son, Jack. It was purchased in 1975 by the Ellis County Historical Museum and Art Gallery, Inc.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7120.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 32° 23.093′ N, 96° 50.862′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of South College Street and East Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on South College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hancock Building (a few steps from this marker); Richard Ellis (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter From The Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Marchman Building (about 300 feet away); 114 South Rodgers Street (about 300 feet away); Rogers Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

1889 Masonic Lodge Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, December 13, 2013

2. 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,293 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.