Copperas Cove in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

1. Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription. Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595 was chartered on December 12, 1884. Lodge members shared their first facility, a two-story structure located near present-day downtown Copperas Cove, with a public school. In its early years the lodge participated in a local volunteer company of minutemen and helped develop this area's economy. The lodge relocated in 1894 to Main Street and Ave. D, above the J.S. Clements & Bro. Mercantile Store. Growth in its membership led to the building of a new lodge facility at this site in 1970. This lodge continues to serve the local community.

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3519.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1884.

Location. 31° 7.843′ N, 97° 54.053′ W. Marker is in Copperas Cove, Texas, in Coryell County. It is at the intersection of North 1st Street and W Reagan Ave, on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street. The marker is located on the north side of the building along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 N 1st St, Copperas Cove TX 76522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Allin House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 1908 First Baptist Church Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ogletree Stagestop and Post Office (approx. 2½ miles away); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Tobey Cemetery (approx. 8.9 miles away); Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery (approx. 8.9 miles away); Killeen Herald (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperas Cove.

Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. and Marker

Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 3, 2025

3. Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.