
By Edward N. Thompson, P.M. Jacques DeMolay Lodge No. 1390
A Little more than 150 years ago, Texas became a nation, and the Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was formed. Playing a vital part in each of these events was Holland Lodge No. 36, the “Home of Texas Presidents” --- and Louisiana’s Gift to Texas.
Freemasonry didn’t just happen in Texas. It was the result of love, devotion, dedication, hardship, and suffering. This is the story of how it came about. ...