Prosper in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
1. Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F & A.M. Marker
Inscription.
Lee Lodge No. 435, A.F and A.M.. . In 1875 Masons living in the Rhea's Mill Community (4 mi. NE), who had been traveling to McKinney for meetings, obtained a charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas for a new lodge to be located in their area. Meetings were held in rented quarters until 1903, when the members of the lodge voted to move to Prosper, a major town on the Santa Fe Rail Line. A lodge hall was constructed in 1904 and served the fraternity until 1967, when a new facility was built. The lodge has continued to be an important part of the Prosper community.
In 1875 Masons living in the Rhea's Mill Community (4 mi. NE), who had been traveling to McKinney for meetings, obtained a charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas for a new lodge to be located in their area. Meetings were held in rented quarters until 1903, when the members of the lodge voted to move to Prosper, a major town on the Santa Fe Rail Line. A lodge hall was constructed in 1904 and served the fraternity until 1967, when a new facility was built. The lodge has continued to be an important part of the Prosper community.
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6173.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 33° 14.152′ N, 96° 47.89′ W. Marker is in Prosper, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of South Church Street and East Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the lodge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Church Street, Prosper TX 75078, 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. Prosper United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prosper (approx.
3. The view of the Lee Lodge and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
