Mount Olive Lodge #79 AF & AM

Mount Olive Lodge #79 AF & AM Mount Olive Lodge #79 located in Boone, Iowa. An AF & AM Lodge of Freemasonry. Mt. The reasons for this change remain unknown. Paul Lodge No. 361. Brother S.L.

We welcome all to visit us for meal on the first Tue of the month at 6pm

2026 Worshipful Master: Kevin Griggs Olive Lodge #79 Located Boone, IA
On June 8, 1855, a group of Boonsboro, Iowa residents who were Masons from various States banded together and petitioned the Grand Lodge of Iowa to form a Masonic Lodge. The request was granted and Boonsboro Lodge No. 79 was organized on October 24, 1855

. The Grand Lodge charter was presented on June 8, 1856 and the organization was completed. In 1858, the name Boonsboro Lodge No. 79 was changed to Mount Olive Lodge No. 79. This new Lodge met in a room shared with the Odd Fellows. After the old wooden Boone County Courthouse located at the corner of Third and Fremont Streets was built, the upper floor was rented to the Masons for $25.00 per year, fuel included. In 1865, the City of Boone was established by the railroad about a mile and a half east of Boonsboro. In 1866 this new town was incorporated as Montana, but by 1871, the name had changed back to Boone. By 1892, the smaller Boonsboro had become the 5th Ward of the City of Boone. By January 1870 the Lodge was located on the north side of the public square, and after a fire destroyed it, the Lodge built a the second floor over Mallory's Drug Store, on the north corner of the block. On December 14, 1888, Mount Olive consolidated with another Boone Lodge, St. On January 30, 1889 Mount Olive Lodge moved to the south side of 8th Street where the Elks Club in now located. In 1905, Brother Frank Champlin passed away and left sufficient bank stock to erect a new Temple. The dedication of the Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple was made on December 27, 1907. In addition to all Grand Lodge officers, the Governor of Iowa, Brother Albert B. Cummins was present to make an address. Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple served as Mount Olive's home for 83 years. In 1990, we relocated to our present building one block east of the old Temple. Champlin Memorial now serves Boone as home to the Boone County Historical Society. Our present Temple had previously been a medical clinic, and thanks to the extensive renovation work of many Brothers, it was transformed into the very nice facility we now enjoy. Many of Boone's landmarks have a Masonic connection. Of course, the Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple (now the Boone County Historical Center) was funded by Brother Frank Champlin. Moore gave to the City the Eleanor Moore Hospital (now the Boone County Hospital), and the Y.M.C.A. Beautiful McHose Park is named after Brother J.B. McHose, and the Ericson Public Library is named after Brother C.J. Ericson.

Thanks to all who attended our annual Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunts. We appreciate all the support for our Lodge and ou...
04/04/2026

Thanks to all who attended our annual Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunts. We appreciate all the support for our Lodge and our community.

Come join us today for our Easter breakfast from 8am-11am. We will have two egg hunts at 9 & 10. Free will donations.
04/04/2026

Come join us today for our Easter breakfast from 8am-11am. We will have two egg hunts at 9 & 10. Free will donations.

Yesterday, Brothers Kevin Griggs and Payton Pringle along with Brothers from Mirza-Rhodes and Star Lodges went to the Gr...
03/28/2026

Yesterday, Brothers Kevin Griggs and Payton Pringle along with Brothers from Mirza-Rhodes and Star Lodges went to the Grand Lodge of Iowa Museum and Library.

Today many tears were shed and laughs were shared. As members of Mount Olive, surrounding lodges and the Widow’s Sons ga...
02/07/2026

Today many tears were shed and laughs were shared. As members of Mount Olive, surrounding lodges and the Widow’s Sons gathered with family and friends to pay our final respects to Brother Ruben Davila. There is now a hole in our hearts and lodges that is quieter without his presence and love within them.

02/04/2026

This Saturday 2/7/2026 at 10:30am we will be having a Masonic Memorial Service for Brother Ruben Davila. All are welcome to come and remember a loving brother and friend.

The members of Mount Olive Lodge #79 would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support of our Books for Bike...
01/08/2026

The members of Mount Olive Lodge #79 would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support of our Books for Bikes campaign! Please reach out and let them know you support them as well!

12/25/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mount Olive Lodge.
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mount Olive Lodge.

Tonight Brother Garrett Slagle was presented with a Quilt of Valor. We all want to thank Garrett for his service in the ...
11/11/2025

Tonight Brother Garrett Slagle was presented with a Quilt of Valor. We all want to thank Garrett for his service in the U.S. Army.

Sorry for the late post. Last month during our stated meeting Brother Kelly Bruce presented his Billy “Jay” Bruce with h...
11/11/2025

Sorry for the late post. Last month during our stated meeting Brother Kelly Bruce presented his Billy “Jay” Bruce with his 50yr pin and certificate.

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527 Marshall Street
Boone, IA
50036

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