Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Forrest Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M.
The upper floor of a store owned by Alexander McDonald, the first worshipful master, served as an early meeting place. A two-story lodge hall on the north side of the square, built in 1850, was destroyed by fire in 1881. It was replaced by a brick building near the corner of University and 11th Street in 1883. The present property was acquired in 1896 and the new structure dedicated in 1909.
The Masons have shared their facilities with the Red Cross, the First Baptist Church, and the public schools. Lodge funds have aided distressed members, widows, and orphans; bought war bonds; and supplied scholarships.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8453.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1859.
Location. 30° 43.385′ N, 95° 32.995′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is on 12th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1030 12th Street, Huntsville TX 77342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam Houston Whittling Site (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting Site of Huntsville's Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Pleasant Gray's Trading Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Five Courthouses of Walker County (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone of the Fourth Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 24, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on March 24, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 26, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.