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Our Lodge History

 

Broken Arrow Lodge #243 AF&AM is organized under a Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma AF&AM.  


On December 25, 1903, our lodge first met Under Dispensation with the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory.  


On August 10, 1904, the Lodge was chartered under the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory and was designated Lodge #141.  Roscoe S. Plumlee was the first Worshipful Master. 


In 1907 the Indian Territory and the Oklahoma Territory were combined and became the State of Oklahoma.  


In 1909,  the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Territory and the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory merged to become the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma AF&AM and the Broken Arrow Lodge number was changed to #243.  


Historically, many of the earliest lodges in Oklahoma were formed by Native Americans. Broken Arrow Lodge is proud of the involvement of the Native American tribes in Freemasonry and has many members who are of Native American descent.  

Broken Arrow Lodge has been located on the same square block in downtown Broken Arrow since its inception in 1903.   The Lodge currently owns the building at 117 W. Commercial St. Broken Arrow, OK located in the Historical Rose District.   A short lodge history thru 1991 is available for download below.  


Digitized Oklahoma Grand Lodge Proceedings from as early as 1874 can be found here in the Archives of the George Washington Masonic Memorial.


Following is a list of officers of the Lodge Under Dispensation and the first lodge officers of Lodge #141 in 1904. 


Officers   of Lodge Under Dispensation   

Roscoe S. Plumlee  WM  

Josiah B. Parkinson  SW   

Richard Matting  JW   

Hiram L. Pierce  Treas.   

Granville L. Holt  Secy.   

David Ballow  SD   

James T. Darland  JD  

Unknown  Chaplain   

William C. Adkison  Tyler             


Officers of Lodge #141 -1904     

Roscoe S. Plumlee  WM   

Josiah B. Parkinson  SW   

Richard A. Waller  JW   

Hiram L. Pierce  Treas.   

Granville L. Holt  Secy.   

Lemuel P. Hooks  SD   

James T. Darland  JD   

John B. Gillis  Chaplain   

Thomas Blair  Tyler    


A full obituary for our first WM Dr. Roscoe Sherman Plumlee is availabe in the download section on this page.   BIRTH 19 Dec 1865 Jackson County, Tennessee, USA DEATH 31 Dec 1926 (aged 61) Brooklyn, Green County, Wisconsin, USA BURIAL Glasgow Municipal Cemetery Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, USA PLOT L 2 (older map); PARK 18 (newer map).

Downloadable Files

These files are available for download.  

Past Masters 2024 ending (pdf)Download
BA Lodge History 1991 (pdf)Download
Old Tiler Talks - By Carl H. Claudy (pdf)Download
Broken Arrow Lodge 243 other misc written histories (pdf)Download
History of Broken Arrow 1929 thesis (pdf)Download
Founding members and officers (pdf)Download
Dr Roscoe Sherman Plumlee (1865-1926) - Find A Grave Memorial obituary and other info (pdf)Download
Masonic Funeral Service Form (docx)Download
BY-LAWS BA Lodge bylaws (pdf)Download
Guarding the West Gate (pdf)Download
Morals and Dogma-AlbertPike (pdf)Download

Current Elected Officer

N. Dollarhide - Worshipful Master

A. Walker- Senior Warden

W:. T. Griffith - Junior Warden

W:. R. McLeod - Secretary

W:. S. MacDonald - Treasurer


W:. R. Lamar - Trustee - Term Expires 2025

W:. E. West - Trustee - Term Expires 2026

W:. R. Sanford  - Trustee - Term Expires 2027

Appointed Officers

J. Hiatt - Senior Deacon

J. Plute - Junior Deacon

J. McCormick- Senior Steward

E. Downs - Junior Steward

W:. S. Adams - Tyler

W:. A. Hart - Chaplain

Other Masonic Organizations at Broken Arrow Lodge

Two other masonic organizations are an important part of the Broken Arrow Lodge:

Eastern Star - an adult organization for both men and women meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday.

Rainbow Girls - an organization for young ladies meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday..


Vitruvian #557 also meets in our lodge building on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.  They are a traditional observance lodge.  Please contact them if you would like to visit at 918-633-2855 or tulsavitruvian@gmail.com.


Please check the calendar on the home page for dates and times for the meetings for these organizations.  You can also obtain more information on these organizations by calling the Lodge Secretary at 918.251.9282.


Additionally, there are other Masonic organizations that you may wish to join after becoming a Master Mason.  Click here for a list of these organizations.

Oklahoma Child Identification Program logo.

Community Service

 "Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." Matthew 7:20.


The Broken Arrow Lodge participates in several programs which help the local community. Those organizations include but not limited to: 


Vizavance - Formerly Prevent Blindness of Oklahoma

Childhood Identification Program (Child ID)


In addition to these organizations and activities, the lodge participates in various community activities throughout the year such as Rooster Days and Night Out Against Crime (Halloween).  We also make contributions to The International Order of Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay International, as well as other community organizations like 

Finally, many of our members are also part of other masonic organizations that support charitable organizations, such as Shriners International (Shriner's Hospitals for Children) and Scottish Rite (Rite Care Clinics) and York Rite (various charities).  


The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma is heavily involved in charitable functions throughout the State of Oklahoma. Our lodge's perpetual memberships are managed by the MCFO and also assists each lodge in the state with various charitable activities.


Each year, the Lodge honors students and teachers from Broken Arrow and Union School Districts.  The Broken Arrow school district allows us to use their facilities for the awards presentation.   This is an Oklahoma wide program and honors teachers and students in each school.  Winners are selected by the staff at each school.

Past Masters and Officers 1930 to Present (Click each to see full photo with names)

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Photo Gallery

Picture of Scott MacDonald holding a guitar once owned by George Harrison.
Winning the lodge of the year award.
Kids having fun at Halloweeen.
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50 Year pin presentation

Pictuer of a dinner held at Broken Arrow Masonic Lodge. Date unknown.
50 year pin pesetnation.
Picture of two brothers making dinner in the kitchen at the lodge.
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historical Photo Gallery

Grave Charter member William G. McGechie family monument  Park Grove Cemetery, 1000 E Houston St, BA
Broken Arrow Lodge #243 view of front of building.
Broken Arrow Lodge #243 Meeting Place, Second floor on main street above Neibling's department store.
Different degrees and appendent masonic organizations.
Painting of George Washington in his masonic aprons witl many masonic symbols surrounding him.

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117 W. Commercial St.

Broken Arrow, OK  74012

Phone: 539.204.4547

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