Humboldt Lodge #42

Humboldt Lodge #42 Humboldt #42, F.& A.M., Terre Haute, IN Humboldt Lodge #42 was named after the great German scientist, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander Baron von Humboldt.

Humboldt Lodge #42 was chartered May 24, 1870 with 18 members, and was one of only six organized Lodges in the state of Indiana in which the German language was used in the ritualistic work. It is not believed that Baron von Humboldt was a Freemason. The name Humboldt was chosen when Grand Master Martin H. Rice issued a dispensation on June 4, 1869. Records of the Lodge give no clue as to who sugg

ested the name or why. Work was done in both the German and English language depending on the preference of the candidate until 1911, when the last degree in German was conferred. Like the other Lodges in Terre Haute, Humboldt Lodge #42 has had many Past Masters who were prominent in the business life of the city. They include Philip Schloss, Frederick Schmidt, William E. Hendrich, sr. Joseph Erlanger, Adolph Herz, Frederick Faust, Carl A. Busch, Jonas Strotise, Andrew Geyman, Leopold Forster, Andrew Roesch, William C. Retz, Sr., Julius Hintermeister, Gottfried Handrick, Henry Lang, Christ W. Kern, Simon Himmelbauer, John Schwerdt, John S. Heppner, Oscar Green, Charles G. Roesh, Ernest Lorenz, William Kipple, Hans Hintermeister, and many more.

Congratulations to Brother Brad Tabor Humboldt newest Master Mason Thank you to all from other lodges and assistedIt w...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Brother Brad Tabor Humboldt newest Master Mason
Thank you to all from other lodges and assisted
It was a wonderful degree

Just left Brother Harold Harold Osborn funeral. I was truly in awe of the impact he had on our community. The number of ...
06/13/2026

Just left Brother Harold Harold Osborn funeral. I was truly in awe of the impact he had on our community. The number of people whose lives he touched was remarkable. Harold was a humble man who never sought recognition, but his actions spoke louder than words. He made the most of the time he was given and spent it serving others, helping where he could, and making our community better. His legacy will live on through the countless people he influenced along the way.

June 17th eat work Dinner will be chicken alfredo a side and desert
06/12/2026

June 17th eat work
Dinner will be chicken alfredo a side and desert

06/10/2026
Brother Harold Osborn laid his working tools down today Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brothers family More infor...
06/09/2026

Brother Harold Osborn laid his working tools down today
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brothers family

More information will follow as to his funeral

Fundraising stickers came in $1.00ea We have 200 I’ll be at the Temple parking lot till 6pmIf any Brothers want to swing...
06/08/2026

Fundraising stickers came in $1.00ea

We have 200

I’ll be at the Temple parking lot till 6pm
If any Brothers want to swing by and pick some up

Vinyl /gloss hold up in the weather great for hard hats/car windows/ laptops/ back of cellphones /ect ect

We would like to thank Vigo County Casa representative Glenna Cheesman and staff for accepting our invitation and presen...
06/04/2026

We would like to thank Vigo County Casa representative Glenna Cheesman and staff for accepting our invitation and presenting a power point presentation how to become an advocate and be the voice of the abused and neglected children in our community for more information click the link below

https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=19

Congratulations Brother Robert M.CheesmanOn your award of silver 25 years of service to our fraternity We would also lik...
06/04/2026

Congratulations Brother Robert M.Cheesman
On your award of silver 25 years of service to our fraternity

We would also like to thank your wife Glenna and your family for supporting your journey in our fraternity and attending this evening to invest you with your 25 year pin

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224 N 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN
47807

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