Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Masonic Academy
Replaced Hickory Grove School, organized 1840. Land was given to Graham Lodge No. 20, A.F. & A.M.; lodge built Masonic Academy in 1849, only school in the area. Texas Public School Act of 1875 caused academy to close, and property sale proceeds were given to Brenham Public School.
Erected by Graham Lodge No. 20 A.F & A.M.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8367.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 30° 10.408′ N, 96° 23.527′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Crockett Street, 0.1 miles east of Gay Hill Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 Crockett Street, Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giddings Wilkin House Museum 1843 (within shouting distance of this marker); Giddings-Wilkin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brenham Fire Department (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Christian Church of Brenham (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brenham Normal and Industrial College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ross-Carroll House (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.
Also see . . . Freemasonry. Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the 14th century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Freemasonry has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories throughout the years. Source: The Handbook of Texas (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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