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

Scottish Rite Masonry

in Texas

Photographed by Jim Evans,

1. Scottish Rite Masonry Marker

Inscription. Born in 1867 in Galveston. One of major systems of celebrated Masonic fraternal organization.

Philip C. Tucker, the Deputy Inspector General of the Masons, read charter establishing "San Felipe Lodge of Perfection." It was named after San Felipe de Austin, capital of first Anglo-American colony in Texas.

As Texas Masonry flourished, "L.M. Openheimer Chapter of Rose Croix" was organized in 1882. "Pike-Tucker Council of Kadosh" was granted a charter in 1898. The "Texas Consistory No. 1" was established in 1899. The present cathedral was dedicated in 1929.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7180.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 29° 18.248′ N, 94° 47.51′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Avenue F and 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Avenue F. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2128 Avenue F, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eiband's (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Pix Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named St. Mary's Cathedral (about 400 feet away); Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution (about 500 feet away); 1894 Grand Opera House (about 500 feet away); Galveston in the Republic of Texas (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Mary's Cathedral (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Scottish Rite Masonry Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans,

2. Scottish Rite Masonry Plaque

Scottish Rite Masonry Building -- Marker in Distance, on right of entrance below sconce image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans,

3. Scottish Rite Masonry Building -- Marker in Distance, on right of entrance below sconce

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.