Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription. Organized at the former county seat of Warren on Nov. 3, 1840, this was one of the earliest Masonic lodges in Texas. Dr. Daniel Rowlett (1786-1848), Fannin County pioneer and Republic of Texas congressman was one of the first officers. The lodge moved to Bonham in 1844 and opened a girls school here in 1867. Since 1878, this group and Haywood Lodge No. 168, I.0.0.F., have jointly operated Willow Wild Cemetery. The lodge hall has also been located on this site since 1878. Members have included many community and Masonic leaders.

2nd Plaque
This marker was first mounted on the lodge hall at the northeast corner of Center and E Sam Rayburn. The lodge moved here in Feb., 1981.

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8861.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1840.

Location. 33° 34.728′ N, 96° 10.763′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 N Main Street, Bonham TX 75418, 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: Enigma in a Riddle (here, next

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to this marker); Confederate Commissary (within shouting distance of this marker); End of the Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Showdown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 400 feet away); "The American Soldier" (about 400 feet away); Fannin County Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); Russell's Opera House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

The entrance to the Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The entrance to the Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. and Marker

The Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. and Marker

The marker is the right marker of the two markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.