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

Inscription. 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. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

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. It 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 entrance to the Mantua Lodge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East

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Cooper Street, Van Alstyne TX 75495, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: 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); Interurban Rail (approx. 0.2 miles 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Alstyne.

More about this marker. The marker has been moved from the Masonic

The Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

2. The Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker

Lodge in Howe to the Masonic Lodge in Van Alstyne.

The Howe Lodge No. 430, A.F.& A.M. Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers image. Click for full size.

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 397 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.