Grandview in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Grandview Masonic Lodge
Photographed by James Hulse, April 7, 2023
1. Grandview Masonic Lodge Marker
Inscription.
Grandview Masonic Lodge. . Chartered on Jun. 14, 1861, the Grandview Masonic Lodge is Johnson County's oldest lodge in continuous operation. It originally shared a building with the Methodist Church near current Grandview Cemetery. The lodge later relocated with the town to property owned jointly with the church, whose interest was later purchased by the Masons. This building was sold in 1893, and a new one was erected at the present location. A fire in 1920 destroyed the building, but another was soon constructed. Since its first meeting on Dec. 8, 1860, the lodge has been essential to advancing Freemasonry in the area. Today, members participate in various community activities and scholarships.
175 Years of Texas Independence 1836-2011
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Chartered on Jun. 14, 1861, the Grandview Masonic Lodge is Johnson County's oldest lodge in continuous operation. It originally shared a building with the Methodist Church near current Grandview Cemetery. The lodge later relocated with the town to property owned jointly with the church, whose interest was later purchased by the Masons. This building was sold in 1893, and a new one was erected at the present location. A fire in 1920 destroyed the building, but another was soon constructed. Since its first meeting on Dec. 8, 1860, the lodge has been essential to advancing Freemasonry in the area. Today, members participate in various community activities and scholarships.
175 Years of Texas Independence 1836-2011
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16716.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1861.
Location. 32° 16.211′ N, 97° 10.78′ W. Marker is in Grandview, Texas, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of East Criner Street and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on East Criner Street. The marker is located along the front wall of the lodge building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 East Criner Street, Grandview TX 76050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as
2. The view of the Grandview Masonic Lodge Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
