Marker Inscription
The 1845 charter establishing Paris Lodge No. 27 was the last charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Texas during the Republic of Texas period. The lodge was organized by George W. Wright, founder of Paris, as a refuge for transient immigrant Masons. Over the years members have met at numerous locations in Paris before building a hall at this site in 1985. Paris Lodge No. 27, noted for its charitable and civic contributions, has been in continuous existence since 1845. In 1873, 1956, and 1961 a member of this lodge served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
About this site
Paris Lodge No. 27, A. F. & A. M. is a historical marker in Paris, Lamar County, dedicated in 1993. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Lamar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 89 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6266, -95.5625 near Paris. The nearest cataloged historic site is Evergreen Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Evergreen Cemetery, Travis Clack Henderson, and Chisum, John S..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5277008218. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
