Celebrating over 130 years of Freemasonry in Morris, Alabama
Original Lodge built in 1887
Original Lodge built in 1887
Sam Thompson Lodge #456 was chartered on December 7th, 1887 by the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Alabama. The Lodge has been located in Morris, Alabama since receiving its charter. The first Lodge building was located west of the old railroad tracks near the current Morris City Hall. It is believed the selection of our Lodge name was influenced by the first Master of the Lodge, Benjamin Sharrett, who was a member of Farrar Lodge #8 with Sam Thompson. Benjamin Sharrett, most likely recommended honoring the Past Deputy Grand Master by naming the Lodge after him.
Around 1831
Sam Thompson is born in Alabama.
1852
Sam Thompson becomes a Free Mason and joins Farrar Lodge #8 in Elyton, Alabama.
1867-1868
Sam Thompson serves as the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama.
December 7, 1887
Charter for Sam Thompson Lodge approved by Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama.
December 27, 1890
Sam Thompson passes away.
July 24, 1950
Original building is torn down. Meetings are held in Warrior while awaiting construction of new building.
Late 1950
Current building is completed and is still used today.
Around 1831
Sam Thompson is born in Alabama.
1852
Sam Thompson becomes a Free Mason and joins Farrar Lodge #8 in Elyton, Alabama.
1867-1868
Sam Thompson serves as the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama.
December 7, 1887
Charter for Sam Thompson Lodge approved by Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama.
December 27, 1890
Sam Thompson passes away.
July 24, 1950
Original building is torn down. Meetings are held in Warrior while awaiting construction of new building.
Late 1950
Current building is completed and is still used today.