Marker Inscription
On December 12, 1884, the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge was granted a charter by the Grand Lodge of Texas. The twenty-seven charter members consisted primarily of local coal miners, ranchers, and businessmen. The group met in a tin building on the old town square until about 1900, when a second building was completed. A two-story brick building was purchased from Dr. K.L. Buckner in 1925. From its beginning the lodge has been active in community affairs, with its membership providing civic leadership and support for local public schools. (1988)
About this site
Bridgeport Lodge No. 587, A.F. & A.M. is a historical marker in Bridgeport, Wise County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 91 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 162 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2144, -97.7565 near Bridgeport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bridgeport Heritage Museum (museum), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bridgeport Coal Mines, First Baptist Church Bridgeport, and Bridgeport East Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497000507. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
