Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge #23 A.F & A.M. Longmont Colorado
Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge #23
DENVER, COLORADO On March 18, 1908, three men met at a recorded meeting to discuss, formulate and adopt definite plans for the organization of still another new lodge. To provide assurance for their intent, the three interviewed other Masons as to the desirability and correctness of the plans. Consequently, a larger group met March 30, …
RIFLE, COLORADO The first systematic attempt to establish a lodge in the Town of Rifle was in 1905, the same year the town was incorporated. In January or February of that year a number of the brethren, finding that Rifle and vicinity contained about thirty Masons in good standing, took steps looking toward the formation …
CENTER, COLORADO A number of the brethren of Center and vicinity being remotely situated from any lodge and being desirous of providing suitable quarters to practice Masonry. Petitioned Grand Master Arthur E. Jones in 1907 for a dispensation. The Knights of Pythias and the Masons in joint endeavor entered into a contract of not less …
FLAGLER, COLORADO On May 15, 1907 the first regular communication of the Kit Carson Lodge, U. D. was held. The petition for dispensation was signed by Bros. S. A. Johnson, Wm. Hansz, George Elliot, Charles Schroyer, John White, John Rose, George Rose, John Wright, Jasper Rose, Corra Hutchens, and Edgar Hammond. Arthur E. Jones was …
HAYDEN, COLORADO The first meeting of Hayden Valley Lodge U. D. was held on May 18, 1907. The petition granted by Grand Master Arthur E. Jones named: James E. Downs, Worshipful Master; James M. Whetstone, Senior Warden; John V. Solandt, Junior Warden The petition submitted for Dispensation contained the names of 14 Master Masons. At …