Floydada in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star Marker
Inscription.
Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star. . The Floyd City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.), was organized in early 1898 when members of the Floyd City Lodge No. 712, A. F. and A. M. and their families petitioned the Grand Chapter of Texas O.E.S. for a charter. Mrs. Ella B. Starks was named worthy matron and Mr. J. L. Crabtree was appointed worthy patron. Officially chartered in October of that year, the chapter had a strong beginning with its charter and many new members. In 1933 the chapter was renamed Floydada Chapter No. 31 in keeping with the renaming of the Masonic Lodge, since the town itself had been renamed soon after its founding. In observing their O.E.S. objectives, the Floydada chapter has contributed time, effort and funds to many charitable and civic projects and organizations.
The Floyd City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.), was organized in early 1898 when members of the Floyd City Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M. and their families petitioned the Grand Chapter of Texas O.E.S. for a charter. Mrs. Ella B. Starks was named worthy matron and Mr. J. L. Crabtree was appointed worthy patron. Officially chartered in October of that year, the chapter had a strong beginning with its charter and many new members. In 1933 the chapter was renamed Floydada Chapter No. 31 in keeping with the renaming of the Masonic Lodge, since the town itself had been renamed soon after its founding. In observing their O.E.S. objectives, the Floydada chapter has contributed time, effort and funds to many charitable and civic projects and organizations.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11883.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 33° 59.002′ N, 101° 20.174′ W. Marker is in Floydada, Texas, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of West Mississippi Street and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Mississippi Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Floydada TX 79235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star Marker on the right
Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M. Marker is on the left.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
3. Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.