Brazoria in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Masonic Oak
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
1. Masonic Oak Marker
Site of Organization, March 1835, the First Masonic Lodge in Texas, Holland Lodge, Brazoria.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9573.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 29° 3.343′ N, 95° 34.195′ W. Marker is in Brazoria, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is on East Pleasant Street east of Masonic Oak Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brazoria TX 77422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Masonic Oak (here, next to this marker); Site of the Home of John Austin (approx. Ό mile away); Old Brazoria Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Don Carlos Barrett (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Sofie Deligath Herzog (approx. half a mile away); Brazoria Townsite (approx. half a mile away); Site of Jane Long's Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry Smith (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brazoria.
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Photographed by Chris Kneupper
2. Masonic Oak and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
