Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

1924 Masonic Temple

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

1. 1924 Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. Travis Lodge No. 117, A.F. & A.M., was chartered in 1852. This site was acquired in 1916, although this classical revival temple was not built until 1924. Designed by local architects John Tulloch and the firm of Clyce & Rolfe, the building features giant order columns and portico, fifteen over fifteen windows, and a segmental arch entry pediment. It remained the headquarters for the Masonic Lodge until 1985. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7404.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 33° 38.161′ N, 96° 36.466′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of East Lamar Street and South Walnut Street on East Lamar Street. The marker is located on the western corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Lamar Street, Sherman TX 75090, 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: Odd Fellows Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Japanese Model 92 (about 500 feet away); President Roosevelt's Visit to Grayson County

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(about 500 feet away); Stone from Old Ox Mill (about 500 feet away); Home County of Conservationist Allison Mayfield (about 500 feet away); Peter W. Grayson (about 500 feet away); Grayson County (about 500 feet away); Dannel Funeral Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

1924 Masonic Temple and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. 1924 Masonic Temple and Marker

The building is now the Sherman Jazz Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.