Center Point in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
1. Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M Marker
Chartered on June 5, 1875, this lodge was first located in a building which was destroyed by fire in 1900, along with all the lodge records. Meetings were held in the Guadalupe Valley Bank Building from 1902 until the Lodge moved to this site in 1964. Charter members of the Lodge were: Miles A. Lowrance, Joshua D. Brown, William D. C. Burney, H. B. Dollahite, Alonzo Rees, A.S. Moore, John F. Moore, Sidney B. Rees, Theodore Wiedenfeld, Stephen G. Wray, George W. Wools, James M. Witt, Samhel H. Wellborn, F. M. Moore, and Thomas C. North.
Texas Sesquicentennial (1836-1986)
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4275.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1875.
Location. 29° 56.733′ N, 99° 2.228′ W. Marker is in Center Point, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is at the intersection of San Antonio Street (Farm to Market Road 480) and Swayze Street, on the right when traveling north on San Antonio Street. Touch for map
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
2. Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M and Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woolls Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Center Point, Texas (about 700 feet away); Camp Verde, Texas (about 700 feet away); Center Point United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Center Point Christian Church (approx. Ό mile away); Center Point School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Zanzenberg (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mosty Brothers Nursery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Center Point.
Regarding Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M. In freemasonry, A.F.& A.M means Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Also see . . . Freemasonry. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 20, 2020
3. The Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M building and marker as seen from the parking lot.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
