Bridgeport in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bridgeport Lodge No. 587, A.F. & A.M.

Photographed By QuesterMark, July 24, 2021

1. Bridgeport Lodge No. 587, A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription.

On December 12, 1884, the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge was granted a charter by the Grand Lodge of Texas. The twenty-seven charter members consisted primarily of local coal miners, ranchers, and businessmen. The group met in a tin building on the old Town Square until about 1900, when a second building was completed. A two-story brick building was purchased from Dr. K. L. Buckner in 1925. From its beginning the lodge has been active in community affairs, with its membership providing civic leadership and support for local public schools.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 507.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1884.

Location. 33° 12.618′ N, 97° 45.455′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, Texas, in Wise County. Marker is on Halsell Street east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1012 Halsell Street, Bridgeport TX 76426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church Bridgeport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridgeport Coal Mines (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Republic of Texas' Santa Fe Expedition in Wise County (approx. 1.1 miles away); Toll Bridge & Old Bridgeport (approx. 1.9 miles away); George Lafayette Ramsdale (approx. 5.3 miles away); Dr. M. W. Matthews (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Lodge No. 587, A.F. & A.M. Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed By QuesterMark, July 24, 2021

2. Bridgeport Lodge No. 587, A.F. & A.M. Marker in context

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.