Shiner in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Masonic Lodge Building

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

1. Masonic Lodge Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Moved to this site, 1889, by David Kokernot, the builder. Given to Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. First local Sunday School was held here. In 1914 church was relocated. Entire hall is now owned by Masons.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3245.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 29° 25.803′ N, 97° 10.211′ W. Marker is in Shiner, Texas, in Lavaca County. Marker is on North Avenue D, 0 miles north of 5th Street (State Highway 95), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the front of the building at the left side of the door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 North Avenue D, Shiner TX 77984, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sunken Garden Dance Platform (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shiner Opera House (about 500 feet away); First National Bank of Shiner (about 700 feet away); Shiner

The Masonic Lodge Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

2. The Masonic Lodge Building and Marker

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Scrap Iron Drive (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cotton Industry in Shiner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welhausen Park Bandstand (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain Charles Welhausen (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiner.

The view of the Masonic Lodge Building Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

3. The view of the Masonic Lodge Building Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.