Details for Orphans Friend Lodge No. 17 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5185008608

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Marker Number 8608
Atlas Number 5185008608
Marker Title Orphans Friend Lodge No. 17 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
Index Entry Orphans Friend Lodge No. 17 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
Address 151 Main
City Anderson
County Grimes
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 213311
UTM Northing 3376639
Subject Codes fraternal organizations; Episcopal denomination
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 151 Main; Anderson.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Other - explain
Marker Text Organized April 8, chartered June 30, 1842. Pioneered in education. Operated Masonic Collegiate Institute, 1846-1851. Reserving lodge room, gave school to St. Paul's Episcopal College, which was in operation until 1856. Later plant was used by various schools. In 1905 it was sold, and lodge relocated here.

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