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

Cooper Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012

1. Cooper Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons Marker

Inscription. Chartered March 27, 1871, on petition of Master Masons of Pleasanton Lodge No. 283, A.F. and A.M., and the surrounding area. Met in upper floor of the Isaac Cooper home until 1891; over Cooper Brothers store until Masonic Hall was built in 1961. Marker in Appreciation for Royal Arch Masons past and present, 1971.

Erected 1971 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1056.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1859.

Location. 28° 58.21′ N, 98° 29.06′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Virginia Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasanton TX 78064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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: Capt. Peter F. Tumlinson (here, next to this marker); Pleasanton Church of Christ (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); North Pleasanton (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Atascosa Co. War Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasanton First United Methodist Church

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(approx. half a mile away); Old Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

Photographed by John A Hensarling, June 23, 2012

2. Cooper Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

3. Cooper Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons Marker

A second marker (Capt. Peter F. Tumlinson) was installed at the Pleasanton Masonic Lodge.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. 3. submitted on November 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.