History of Lodge 45

      Lodge 45 is the oldest continuously operating Masonic Lodge in the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. Lodge 45 recently celebrated it's 220th anniversary! Below are two writings concerning the lodge's history. In addition, we will be posting photos of lodge memorabilia as well as more lodge history writings.


The Oldest True Masonic Secret
by Richard G. Johnson, P.M.

Fifty-Year Emblem Acceptance Speech - 25 June 1997
Walter E. Koch, Jr., P.M.