Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Knob Creek Lodge No. 401
Following the progress of freemasonry statewide, Little River Lodge remained committed to education. In 1879, they arranged to build a second story to the Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse and used the space as a new meeting place. At the same time, the lodge changed its name to Knob Creek Lodge No. 401, the name of the creek running near the school. As the lodge membership rose and the area began to grow, the Knob Creek Lodge moved to Temple in 1885, where it occupied the second story of the Hurley Building. Following a fire in their third building, the brethren built a lodge hall that opened in 1906 at 16 East Central Ave. Where they continue to meet after more than 100 years.
By 1960, the lodge had grown to more than 700 members from all strata of Bell County residents and accrued a legacy of public service. Over the years, lodge members supported churches, businesses, education, government and social programs in Bell County. Throughout its history, Knob Creek Lodge No 401 has provided Temple and Bell County and beyond with civic leadership.
Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17670.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1875.
Location. 31° 5.802′ N, 97° 20.417′ W. Marker is in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and East Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street. The marker is located along the east wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 East Central Avenue, Temple TX 76501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Organization of the Texas Forestry Association (about 300 feet away); Temple Public Library (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church Of Temple (about 500 feet away); Pool of Tears Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Site of 42nd Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade (about 700 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church of Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); Eighth Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temple.
Also see . . . Freemasonry. Wikipedia
Freemasonry or Masonry refers to fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 13th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients.(Submitted on October 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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