Marker Inscription
Chartered in 1856 in the town of Ash Springs, this Lodge was named for James F. Taylor (1812-1889), a leading citizen, state legislator, and Mason. After the railroad bypassed Ash Springs in the late 1860s, the Lodge moved to the new town of Hallsville, where the members built a two-story lodge hall. The first floor of the building was used for a school, while the second story was the Lodge meeting place. The Masons continued to operate the only school in town until 1915. Throughout its history the Lodge has been a leading force in civic activities. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
About this site
Taylor, James F., Lodge is a historical marker in Hallsville, Harrison County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Harrison County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 270 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5058, -94.5767 near Hallsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hallsville (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Hallsville Cemetery, Fort Crawford, and Springhill.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5203010217. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
