​Henry Thomas Lodge A.F. & A.M.

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Marker No: 9752

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.541723, -98.167450

Location: from Marble Falls take FM 1431 east approximately 8 miles to CR 344, then south on CR 344 approximately 2 miles

Marker Text: ​In settlement started by Noah Smithwick, when he built water mill here in 1855. In 1861 he moved to California, but the mill continued in operation.
       A. M. Cox erected this building in 1874. Minister Henry Thomas moved the Lodge (chartered June 15, 1865) from Turkey Bend, Texas to this place in 1876. A store occupied the lower floor. 
        Lodge obtained upper story at death of Mr. Cox, by his will. F. P. Lewis gave lower story in 1952. (1967)