Details for Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M.

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010702

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Marker Number 10702
Atlas Number 5201010702
Marker Title Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M.
Index Entry Humble Lodge No. 979, A.F. & A.M.
Address 210 Main St.
City Humble
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 281534
UTM Northing 3320667
Subject Codes fraternal organizations
Marker Year 1991
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Near the turn of the century, the town of Humble was home to many Masons who were members of lodges located in nearby towns. With the help of local Justice of the Peace F. K. Wise, Humble area Masons organized their own lodge in 1908. Humble State Bank president and future Texas Governor Ross Sterling (1875-1949) provided meeting facilities in the bank building which formerly stood at this site. After the bank burned in 1912, the Masons bought the property and built a new lodge hall. The Masons have been active in civic programs over the years.

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