La Grange in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

La Fayette Masonic Lodge No. 34 A.F. & A.M.

La Fayette Masonic Lodge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, June 4, 2015

1. La Fayette Masonic Lodge Marker

Inscription. La Grange's Masonic Lodge organized in 1847, with John Murchison as the first Worshipful Master. Historically, Masons have supported many civic causes including education. The La Fayette Lodge laid the cornerstone for the Fayette County Courthouse in 1891, with district judge and lodge member Lyttleton W. Moore delivering the oration. The lodge lost its charter in 1883-84 due to inactivity, but reformed in 1889 with its original lodge number and R. P. Kirk installed as Worshipful Master. The present lodge temple was dedicated Jun. 22, 1939. Notable members have included Judge Moore, G. A. Stierling, William Loessin, Charles Jungmichel, and many other local and state leaders. Marker is property of the State of Texas

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17091.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1830.

Location. 29° 54.859′ N, 96° 52.964′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Texas, in Fayette County. It is on North Jefferson Street (U.S. 77) 0.1 miles north of West Northline Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange TX 78945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hermes House (approx. 0.4 miles away); City Library Building (approx. half a mile away); W. S. Robson (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Site of a Twin Blockhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Grange Depot Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); La Grange M-K-T ("Katy") Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Casino Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grandmother's Flower Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

La Fayette Masonic Lodge Marker location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, June 4, 2015

2. La Fayette Masonic Lodge Marker location

La Fayette Masonic Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, June 4, 2015

3. La Fayette Masonic Lodge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2015, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.