Details for Odd Fellows Hall
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007414
Data
Marker Number | 7414 |
Atlas Number | 5181007414 |
Marker Title | Odd Fellows Hall |
Index Entry | Odd Fellows Hall |
Address | 109 N. Walnut |
City | Sherman |
County | Grayson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 721846 |
UTM Northing | 3724483 |
Subject Codes | fraternal organizations |
Marker Year | 1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 109 N. Walnut at Houston St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | Erected in 1875. Third meeting place for Sherman Lodge #45 since organization Sept. 27, 1854. Center of community activity: opened a school (74 students) 11 years before first city public school. At June 21, 1862 meeting all members except one elderly brother left for Confederate service. This meeting was not officially closed until war's end. Three Grand Masters of Texas and 1 Sovereign Grand Master of the World came from membership. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |