Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas
A.D. 1848 - A.D. 1948
| | A.L. 5848 - A.L. 5948 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
1. The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas Marker
This plaque was dedicated January 15, 1948, by Alamo Lodge No. 44 A.F.&A.M. commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the chartering of the lodge and honoring those pioneer masons of that era, who founded the lodge upon this site.
Erected 1948 by Alamo Lodge No. 44 A.F.&A.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1996.
Location. 29° 25.553′ N, 98° 29.19′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the exterior SW corner wall of the Long Barrack of the Alamo Mission complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, 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: Masonic Heroes of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission (here, next to this marker); The Alamo 1900 (here, next to this marker); Clara Driscoll, Saviour of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); The Alamo 1891 (a few steps from this marker); Ruins of the Habitations of the Friars and Indians
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Alamo in 1836 (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
2. The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas Marker
Next to masonic heroes of the Alamo marker.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
3. The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024
4. The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas Marker
Marker is located at far left of image
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,993 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
