Van Alstyne in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
1. Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker
Constituted on June 5, 1875, this lodge was organized in the early Grayson County community of Farmington (5 mi. SW). Members voted to move the lodge to Howe in 1887, after the earlier settlement was bypassed by the railroad. In Howe, the first lodge hall was constructed above the early Methodist Church Chapel. Later facilities were built as the lodge grew. Part of its growth came as a result of a merger with the Dorchester Lodge in 1966. Numerous war veterans and civic leaders have been members here.Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7388.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1875.
Location. 33° 25.368′ N, 96° 34.645′ W. Marker is in Van Alstyne, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Cooper Street and South Waco Street (State Highway 5), on the left when traveling east on East Cooper Street. The marker is located on the right side of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mantua Masonic Lodge No. 209. A.F. & A.M. (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Van Alstyne (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Van Alstyne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Campus of Old Columbia College (approx. ¼ mile away); Boy Scout Troop 1 (Troop 44) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Van Alstyne Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Alstyne.
More about this marker. The marker has been moved from the Masonic Lodge in Howe to the Masonic Lodge in Van Alstyne.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
2. The Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022
3. The Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
