Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

1. J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. Marker

Inscription. Chartered by the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1865, this Masonic Lodge had its beginnings in the community of Evergreen (about 5 mi. N). Relocated to the new town of Giddings in 1872 after the railroad bypassed Evergreen, the lodge has played an important part in the civic life of its adopted city. Over the years, lodge facilities have been shared with the public schools, as well as with a number of community organizations and governmental agencies. A new lodge hall was built at this site in 1969-70. The lodge continues to be an active part of the community.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8153.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 30° 10.903′ N, 96° 56.135′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of East Hempstead Street and South Leon Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hempstead Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 287 E Hempstead St, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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: First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fletcher Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (about 600 feet

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away); Lee County (about 600 feet away); Milton Garrett York, Sr. (about 700 feet away); City of Giddings (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church of Giddings (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

J. D. Giddings Masonic Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

2. J. D. Giddings Masonic Lodge

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.