Marker Inscription
Chartered by the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1865, this Masonic Lodge had its beginnings in the community of Evergreen (about 5 mi. N). Relocated to the new town of Giddings in 1872 after the railroad bypassed Evergreen, the lodge has played an important part in the civic life of its adopted city. Over the years, lodge facilities have been shared with the public schools, as well as with a number of community organizations and governmental agencies. A new lodge hall was built at this site in 1969-70. The lodge continues to be an active part of the community.
About this site
Giddings, J. D., Lodge No. 280, A.F.&A.M. is a historical marker in Giddings, Lee County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Lee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 110 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1817, -96.9356 near Giddings. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Schubert House, Lee County Courthouse, and Lee County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5287008153. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
