Mansfield in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Masonic Lodge Building

Photographed by Jason Sullivan, May 11, 2024

1. Masonic Lodge Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1900 by Midlothian contractor W. H. Price for Mansfeild Masonic Lodge No. 331. The addition at the rear was built in 1910 by D.W.J. Grow. The site was donated in 1874 by Jabez Coulson. The lodge was chartered in 1870 as the third Masonic Lodge in Tarrant County and met at this location until 1984. The first known occupant of the ground floor was Stone Brothers General Merchandise Store.

Erected 1990 by City of Mansfield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 32° 33.824′ N, 97° 8.53′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 287) and West Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Main Street, Mansfield TX 76063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Farr Best Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfeild Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); C. A. Smith and Sons Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank Building (about 300

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feet away); Board and Chorn Drugstore (about 300 feet away); John C. Collier Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Ralph Man Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Man's Barn and Land (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Regarding Masonic Lodge Building. “Mansfeild” on the marker isn’t a typo. Mansfield was founded by Ralph S. Man and Julian Feild. The town was originally known as “Mansfeild,” but was later changed to Mansfield due to the frequent misspellings.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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