Details for Odd Fellows Hall

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007414

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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

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