Marker Inscription
This lodge, organized by Master Mason R. M. Bounds and about 30 other Masons, was chartered on December 8, 1915. Meetings were held in the Joseph and Osborne buildings, two early downtown commercial structures, prior to the lodge erecting a temple at this site in 1927. Noted early teachers Isadore Moritz and Hugh R. Lockhart instructed a membership consisting of people from various masonic jurisdictions. The lodge is notable for having two members who became Grand Masters. Lodge No. 1110 continues to be active in local civic affairs. (1995)
About this site
McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A. F. and A. M. is a historical marker in McAllen, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1995. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.2063, -98.2308 near McAllen. The nearest cataloged historic site is Archer Park (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Casa de Palmas, Site of Casa de Palmas, and First Presbyterian Church of McAllen.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215003271. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
