Brahan Lodge
AF & AM, La Vernia, TX
A Place Where Masons Meet...
Chartered June 16th, 1859
A History in La Vernia
From the Brahan Lodge Historical Marker –
“Named for Dr. Robert W. Brahan. John Rhodes King, first Worshipful Master.
Members included veterans of Texas War for Independence, Mier Expedition, Mexican War, Indian campaigns.
They quarried stone, hauled it to site by ox-cart, completed hall 1871.
In it churches met; children were educated.
Members served in every American War; in Civil War were in Hood’s Texas Brigade, Terry’s Texas Rangers, Parsons’ Texas Cavalry, 3rd Texas Infantry, Walker’s Division, Ireland’s Company, Cibolo Guards, Mustang Grays – from Chickamauga to Atlanta to Mansfield to Appomatox”
Who Are We?
At our lodge, we proudly unite members from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, ranchers, civil servants and law enforcement officers, entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as current and former military personnel. What draws such a varied group to Masonry? It’s the shared desire to grow and improve—not just as individuals, but as a community.
Our members are inspired by the timeless principles of Masonry, seeking personal development, brotherhood, and a deeper connection to our shared values. Whether it’s through community service, personal growth, or building lifelong friendships, our lodge offers a unique and enriching experience for everyone involved.
See our current list of Lodge Officers HERE
Our Work in The Community
Masonic Lodges have long been pillars of their communities. Here is how Brahan Lodge helps and honors ours!
Our Mission
We aim to provide an environment that helps good men become better, for themselves, their families and their communities. This is achieved through the practice of the core tenets of Freemasonry: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. We aim to educate, promote, and practice a way of life that unites like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood, transcending all cultural, social, and educational differences.
