North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M.
Photographed by Dave W, November 7, 2022
1. Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M. Marker
The organizational meeting for this lodge was held on July 13, 1875. Originally known as the Grand Prairie Lodge, the fraternal organization held its meetings in the Zion Church until the first Lodge Building was constructed in 1876. In 1894 the structure was moved to the lot adjacent this site and was in use until 1981. The Lodge's membership has included some of the prominent early settlers of Tarrant County, including Eli Smith, for whom the Community of Smithfield (now part of North Richland Hills) was named. The title Smithfield Masonic Lodge was adopted in 1947.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4968.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1875.
Location. 32° 52.038′ N, 97° 12.607′ W. Marker is in North Richland Hills, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8013 Main St, North Richland Hills TX 76182, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: President Truman Visits Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobbs Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithfield Cemetery
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Photographed by Dave W, November 7, 2022
2. Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M. Marker
Photographed by Dave W, November 7, 2022
3. Smithfield Masonic Lodge No. 455 A.F. & A.M. Tablet
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