Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288
A.F. & A.M.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
1. Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 Marker
On June 16, 1866 Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 was granted its charter with J. W. Dunn as Worshipful Master. In June 1868 a committee was appointed to build a Masonic Lodge and school building. Rev. E. N. Hudgins donated five acres of land on East College Street where a two-story school was built. The Grapevine Masonic Institute opened on September 1, 1869 for tuition students. Orphans of Master Masons were admitted free. The school was sold in 1886, opening the way for the public school system. In 1888 the Masonic Lodge was built at Main and Worth Streets. In 1916 it was replaced with the present building. The Lodge has supported the Masonic Home and School and local charitable endeavors.
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1866.
Location. 32° 56.255′ N, 97° 4.698′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Worth Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 S Main
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grapevine Home Bank (a few steps from this marker); Wood Automotive Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Grapevine, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confectionery / City Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas General Store & Undertakers (within shouting distance of this marker); E. M. Jenkins-Tate Building (within shouting distance of this marker); E. J. Lipscomb Dry Goods Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); J. E. Foust & Son Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
2. Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 Marker
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
3. Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 Mural
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
4. Grapevine Masonic Lodge Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 4. submitted on April 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
