Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas

Born in 1867 in Galveston. One of major systems of celebrated Masonic fraternal organization. Philip C. Tucker, the Deputy Inspector General of the Masons, read charter establishing "San Felipe Lodge of Perfection." It was named after San Felipe de Austin, capital of first Anglo-American colony in Texas. As Texas Masonry flourished, "L. M. Openheimer Charter of Rose Croix" was organized in 1882. "Pike-Tucker Council of Kadosh" was granted a charter in 1898. The "Texas Consistory No. 1" was established in 1899. The present cathedral was dedicated in 1929. (1970)

Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.3041, -94.7918 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Scottish Rite Cathedral (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Merimax Building, Jean Lafitte Hotel, and Eiband's.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167007180. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.