Marker Inscription
Chartered by the Grand Lodge of Texas on Dec. 12, 1884, this Masonic body first met on the second floor of Josh Herring's store at Commercial Dr. and Herring Ave. John Redus, who was instrumental in the formation of the lodge, served as the first Worshipful Master. In 1900 an Eastern Star Chapter was organized. After meeting at various sites around town, the lodge moved to this location in 1962. Membership of Devine lodge has included many leading clergymen, doctors, businessmen, and public officials of the area. 1984
About this site
Devine Lodge, No. 590 A.F. & A.M. is a historical marker in Devine, Medina County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1534, -98.8986 near Devine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Devine Evergreen Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, First Baptist Church of Devine, and Devine, Judge Thomas J..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325001214. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
