McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2021
1. McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. Marker
This lodge, organized by Master Mason R. M. Bounds and about 30 other Masons, was chartered on December 8, 1915. Meetings were held in the Joseph and Osborne buildings, two early downtown commercial structures, prior to the lodge erecting a temple at this site in 1927. Noted early teachers Isadore Moritz and Hugh R. Lockhart instructed a membership consisting of people from various masonic jurisdictions. The lodge is notable for having two members who became Grand Masters. Lodge No. 1110 continues to be active in local Civic affairs.
Erected 1995 by Texa Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3271.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1915.
Location. 26° 12.292′ N, 98° 13.843′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of North 11th Street and Beech Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 North 11th Street, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church of McAllen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archer Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen, The Beginning (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Casa de Palmas
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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: Wikipedia(Submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2021
2. McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2021
3. The view of the McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
