Abilene Lodge 559

Abilene Lodge 559 Abilene Masonic Lodge, established in 1882 and in it's current building since 1920, is the oldest Masonic Lodge in Abilene.

In 1879, the present site of Abilene was a grassy pasture for the Hashknife ranch. By late 1880, the Texas and Pacific Railroad was already at Eastland, and the westward route was known. John and Clabe Merchant, and others in Taylor County, began planning a new town to be built along the railroad tracks. This town would be named Abilene, after Abilene, Kansas. The first sale of town lots was held

March 15, 1881, when 317 lots were sold for a total $51,360. On March 4, 1882, local Masons petitioned the Belle Plain Lodge #522 for permission to meet as a lodge in Abilene. The petition was sent to the Grand Lodge of Texas, and granted on March 24, 1882. Abilene Lodge 559 received its charter on December 16, 1882, with Cornelius A. Donovan presiding as Master of the Lodge (Under Dispensation). Abilene Lodge 559 met in rented buildings during the early 1900s, as according to its records the great majority of lodge funds were expended on the “sick and needy”. In 1920, three lots were purchased at the site of the present building. On May 20th, 1926, the cornerstone of the lodge was laid. This cornerstone contains a copy of that day’s edition of the Abilene Reporter, a list of officers and members of Abilene Lodge 559, and a list of all visiting lodges participating in the ceremony. The first meeting was held in the new building on November 6, 1926. Today, Abilene Lodge 559 has over 300 members, is one of three active lodges in Abilene, and remains active in local and statewide charities.

06/17/2026

EA degree for tonight is cancelled and rescheduled for next Wednesday at 6:30.

There will be floor school this evening at 6:30

06/09/2026

If this isn’t on point, nothing is…

05/21/2026

Last night we had an absolutely fantastic Master Mason degree. 18 Brethern put on one of the best Masters Degree I have been part of in a long time. Congratulations to our newest Master Mason! Floor school every Wednesday, 6:30 and next stated meeting June 4th, 6:30 dinner, 7:30 meeting.

05/16/2026

Lodge cleanup today at 12.

05/13/2026

Floor School tonight! 6:30

White Pass Lodge #1. The oldest lodge in Alaska. But, not as old as #559. We have them by 5 years!
05/05/2026

White Pass Lodge #1. The oldest lodge in Alaska. But, not as old as #559. We have them by 5 years!

04/27/2026

Called meeting/Floor school Wednesday 6:30.

Saturday 07:30 is the GL Forum and Exams at John Sayles Lodge. All Brethern planning on holding a chair must attend the 101 Forum. After the forum will be the esoteric proficiency exams. Breakfast and Lunch will be available.

04/03/2026

Thank you all who attended last nights Stated meeting. We had a great meal, full of fellowship and a great meeting, with a great message from The Grand Master relayed by RW Rick Trogden.

Next Wednesday floor school 6:30!

04/02/2026

Stated meeting tonight 6:30 supper, gavel
Drops at 7:30. Come have some food and fellowship

Great job to everyone involved! $92k beats last year! Every year we get better…more participation, more sponsorship, m...
03/18/2026

Great job to everyone involved! $92k beats last year! Every year we get better…more participation, more sponsorship, more fun.

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1265 N 2nd Street
Abilene, TX
79601

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+1 325-672-3161

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