McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. & A.M.

McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2021

1. McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. Marker

Inscription. This lodge, organized by Master Mason R. M. Bounds and about 30 other Masons, was chartered on December 8, 1915. Meetings were held in the Joseph and Osborne buildings, two early downtown commercial structures, prior to the lodge erecting a temple at this site in 1927. Noted early teachers Isadore Moritz and Hugh R. Lockhart instructed a membership consisting of people from various masonic jurisdictions. The lodge is notable for having two members who became Grand Masters. Lodge No. 1110 continues to be active in local Civic affairs.

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3271.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1915.

Location. 26° 12.292′ N, 98° 13.843′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North 11th Street and Beech Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 North 11th Street, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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: First Presbyterian Church of McAllen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archer Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen, The Beginning (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen First Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Casa de Palmas (approx. ¼ mile away); Casa de Palmas (approx. ¼ mile away); Paris Gum Factory

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

Also see . . . Freemasonry.

Freemasonry or Masonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the 14th century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Freemasonry has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories throughout the years. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2021

2. McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. and Marker

The view of the McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2021

3. The view of the McAllen Lodge No. 1111 A.F. & A.M. from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,433 times since then and 220 times this year. Last updated on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.