Robert Lee in Coke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hayrick Lodge 696, A.F.&A.M.
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
1. Hayrick Lodge 696, A.F.&A.M. Marker
Organized 1890 at Hayrick, first county seat of Coke County. Moved to Robert Lee 1891. This hall was built in 1906 by a contractor, S.C. Wilkins, of concrete blocks mixed and cast by hand.
First story has housed many businesses, U.S. offices.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2415.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 53.602′ N, 100° 29.171′ W. Marker is in Robert Lee, Texas, in Coke County. It can be reached from the intersection of E. 7th Street (Loop State Highway 229) and Austin Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Robert Lee TX 76945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, 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: County Named for Texas Confederate Richard Coke (within shouting distance of this marker); Fence-Cutting War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coke County Jail (about 600 feet away); Silver (about 600 feet away); First Methodist Church of Robert Lee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Lee Cemetery
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More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the side wall facing E. 7th Street.
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
2. Marker Mounted on Wall Facing E. 7th Street
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
3. Hayrick Lodge Building and Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 29, 2019
4. Hayrick Lodge Building and Marker
The Hayrick Lodge 696, A.F.&A.M. Marker can barely been seen in profile on the left side of the building in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on December 1, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.
