Details for Site of First Bellville Masonic Lodge Building

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5015000365

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Marker Number 365
Atlas Number 5015000365
Marker Title Site of First Bellville Masonic Lodge Building
Index Entry First Bellville Masonic Lodge Building, Site of
Address 15 N. Masonic St.
City Bellville
County Austin
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 764562
UTM Northing 3316503
Subject Codes fraternal organizations
Marker Year 1986
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The petition to form a Masonic lodge in Bellville was initiated by members of Chappell Hill Lodge No. 67. Bellville Lodge No. 223 was chartered in 1858. Zimri Hunt, an early Bellville lawyer, served as first Worshipful Master. In 1858, lodge members erected a two-story building at this site. Meetings were held on the upper floor, and the first floor was used for church and school purposes until 1881. Early members of the Bellville Masonic Lodge were active in political, business, educational, and religious affairs of the community. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986