Liberty in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Liberty Masonic Lodge No. 48, A.F. & A.M.
The Lodge met in a room of the county courthouse until 1851, when a lodge hall was built, the exact location of which is unknown. The building was destroyed by fire in 1858, and records do not indicate where the group met until a new facility was built in 1867 on the corner of Main and Trinity streets. Once again, the Lodge Hall was destroyed by fire, in 1909. A new two-story brick structure replaced the former one at the same location, and was home for the Lodge until 1979, when a new Lodge Hall was erected at this site.
The Liberty Masonic Lodge has taken an active role in the community, with its members involved in local government, public education, and community affairs. Liberty Masons have included Texas Revolutionary War veterans, representatives to Republic of Texas conventions and congresses, state legislators and Supreme Court justices, city and county officers, school board trustees, and one Governor of Texas.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9672.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 30° 3.606′ N, 94° 47.669′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Texas, in Liberty County. Marker is on Fannin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Fannin Street, Liberty TX 77575, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward Thomas Branch (here, next to this marker); Plaza de Carcel y Casas de Correccion (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Site of the Liberty County First Court House (about 600 feet away); Commercial Corner (about 600 feet away); Tarver Abstract Company (about 600 feet away); Liberty County (about 600 feet away); Captain William M. Logan (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.