Stephenville Masonic Lodge #267
The Masonic Lodge in Stephenville organized on July 23, 1860, with 24 masons assembling, including town founder John M. Stephen and four visitors from Gatesville Lodge No. 197. Members first met in a two-story log building facing Belknap Street, with the upper story used for the lodge and the lower story used for school and church purposes. William Motheral was appointed the first worshipful master. The lodge received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas on June 12, 1861. In 1891, the lodge leveled the Erath County Courthouse cornerstone. The masons have been active in local and statewide charities, including Scottish Rite Hospital, Masonic Children and Family Services, and scholarships for students at Stephenville High School.
32.2190° N, 98.2032° W
Where to Find It
Southwest corner of Columbia and College
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NW First Methodist Church of Stephenville Stephenville
- 0.1 mi NE First National Bank Building Stephenville
- 0.1 mi NE Dawson Saloon Stephenville
- 0.1 mi N Stephenville Drug Stores Stephenville
- 0.1 mi N Crow Opera House Stephenville
- 0.1 mi NE Erath County Courthouse Stephenville