Calaveras Lodge No. 8Calaveras Lodge No. 8, circa 1890. Freemasonry may well be one of the world's oldest, and largest fraternities. Freemasons believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. On October 2017, Calaveras Lodge No. 78 merged with Keystone Lodge from Milton to become Calaveras Keystone Lodge No. 78. Welcome Keystone brothers! A Brief History of Calaveras Lodge No. 8 The organizational meeting of Calaveras Lodge No. 8 was held in the home of Captain Moses Thorpe at Fourth Crossing. Fourth Crossing is located South of San Andreas, between San Andreas and Angels Camp. Dispensation was granted by: M : . W : . William H. Howard, January 24, 1855. Officers Garrett Garretsee, Worshipful Master - Joiner S. S. Abott, Senior Warden - Paddler Moses Thorpe, Junior Warden - Miner Nelson B. Jenks, Treasurer - Joiner Horace Austin, Secretary - Physician J. D. Davidson, Senior Deacon - Miner. 
The Calaveras No.78 Lodge building has
been used for many different purposes in its history that
began way back in 1855. In its 161 years of existence it has
been a High School for Calaveras County back in 1904 through
1928, to becoming a Bank, while also serving as the housing
for many companies that have come and gone in it’s over a
century and a half period. Today it houses two business and
the Calaveras No.78 Free and Accepted Masons. The building
is truly a beautiful structure that has stood the test of
time. Contact us or give us a
call if you are interested in finding out more about our
Fraternity.
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News and Events
Hiram Award will be presented to the Worshipful David Studley. Read more on our Events page. 
Mason of the Year was awarded on August 2019. Read more on our Events page. 
The Goldend Veterans award was given to Tommy A. Farr, PM. Tommy is one of the finest examples of dedicated service to the fraternity. Read more on our Events page. |