Upper West Side in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 6, 2023

1. Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth Marker

Inscription. The Masonic Temple Association was founded as the result of dramatic growth in Fort Worth's Masonic membership during the early part of the twentieth century. It was chartered in 1929 with ten member bodies for the purpose of building and maintaining a central meeting place for those organizations. Funds were raised and the new temple was completed in 1932. Since its founding, the Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth has helped to create a common bond among its members.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3246.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 32° 44.838′ N, 97° 20.282′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Upper West Side. It is at the intersection of Henderson Street and West Lancaster Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Henderson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth TX 76102, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masonic Temple of Fort Worth (here, next to this marker); Fort Worth Public Market Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eddleman-McFarland House (approx. ¼

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mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth (approx. ¼ mile away); The Neil P. Anderson Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cobb-Burney House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amon G. Carter (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 6, 2023

2. Masonic Temple Association of Fort Worth Marker

The marker is at the base of the center steps on the right and next to the bushes.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.