Marker Inscription
In 1840 this Masonic Lodge was organized in the pioneer town of Swartout (Swartwout) (6 mi. SW) in what was then Liberty County. After erecting a two-story building, the Masons assisted in organizing the first school in the area and furnished the lower floor of the Lodge for school use. Members gave money for salaries, tuition, and supplies. The Masons furnished the building for the first school in Livingston after moving the Lodge here in 1846. The school used their building until 1908. Trinity Lodge has met at this site since 1970 and has taken an active part in promoting education in Polk County. (1983)
About this site
Trinity Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A.M. is a historical marker in Livingston, Polk County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 50 historical markers documented in Polk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7106, -94.9453 near Livingston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sawyer House, the (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dunbar High School, Early Indian Trails, and Locomotive No. 5.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5373010427. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
