Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011, A. F. & A. M.
Burnet, Burnet County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Sponsored by the nearby Robert E. Lee Lodge, Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011, A. F. & A. M. was formally established in December 1909 during the 73rd Annual Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas. The first meeting of the Lake Victor Lodge took place in a rented building on January 1, 1910. The lodge built its own meeting place on this site in 1914 and continued to meet on that site throughout the 20th century. The largest membership of the Lake Victor Lodge in the 20th century was reported in 1953-1954. In 1999 the lodge had 36 members, three of whom had more than 50 years service. As is Masonic custom, the Lake Victor Lodge contributes to charitable causes. The lodge continues to uphold the traditions of its founders. (2000) Incise on back: The first officers in the 1914 building were: W. W. Barrett, W. M.; E. C. Glimp, S.W.; A. J. Hahn, J.W.; T. H. Hahn, Treas.; C. P. Warner, Sec.; M. H. Walden, S.D.; A. A. Hahn, J.D.; W. A. Farris, Tiler; W. J. Adams, S.S.; H. G. Risinger, J.S.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Chartered in December 1909 and sponsored by the nearby Robert E. Lee Lodge, Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011 held its first meeting on New Year's Day 1910 in a rented building. The Masons erected their own hall on this site in 1914 and continued meeting there through the 20th century, reaching their peak membership in the mid-1950s. In keeping with Masonic custom, the lodge has long supported charitable causes.
Why it matters
Fraternal lodges like this one were pillars of small-town social and charitable life across early-20th-century America.
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