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

Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M.

Photographed By John A Hensarling, June 21, 2012

1. Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. Marker

Inscription. Organized by eleven Master Masons in Benton City in 1872 and chartered June 9, 1873, by Grand Lodge of Texas. First hall, erected of stone in 1876, provided space for public school. The lodge, which has furnished social and cultural leadership to this locality, was moved to Lytle on May 20, 1909. (1970) Marker in appreciation for Masons past and present.

Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 61.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1911.

Location. 29° 14.23′ N, 98° 47.98′ W. Marker is in Lytle, Texas, in Atascosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Somerset Road and Laredo Road on Somerset Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19004 Somerset Road, Lytle TX 78052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Lytle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lytle Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benton City Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Natalia (approx. 4.8 miles away); Natalia Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.8 miles away); LaCoste City Hall (approx. 5.1 miles

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away); City Hotel (approx. 5.2 miles away); LaCoste, Texas, Founded 1881 (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lytle.

Photographed By John A Hensarling, June 21, 2012

2. Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2012, by John A Hensarling of Campbellton, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.