Groesbeck in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

1. Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription. The Grand Masonic Lodge of Texas chartered this lodge June 14, 1872. It was set to labor on July 10, with J. J. Lewis as the First Worshipful Master. Lodge membership has included such distinguished Texans as L. L. Foster (1851-1901), a member and House Speaker of the Legislature, 1880-86, and president of Texas A.& M. College (now University), 1898-1901; also W. A. Keeling (1873-1945), Texas Attorney General, 1922-25, and U.S. District Judge, 1942-45. This lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 14, 1972.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2285.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1872.

Location. 31° 31.438′ N, 96° 32.102′ W. Marker is in Groesbeck, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of West Navasota Street and Ellis Street, on the left when traveling west on West Navasota Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 W Navasota St, Groesbeck TX 76642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Limestone County Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of Groesbeck (about 500 feet away); David Medlock Jr. (about 500 feet away); Home County of Lafayette Lumpkin Foster (about 500 feet away); Limestone County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Groesbeck (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Groesbeck Independent School District (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groesbeck.

Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

2. Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.