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.
Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. and A.M.. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
2. The entrance to the Constantine Lodge No. 13. A.F. & A.M. and Marker
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 61 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.