Baylor Lodge #1235 was initially founded on Dec. 8, 1926 as J. W. Speight Lodge and was located about ten miles northwest of the town of Brenham, Texas. The name was changed to Baylor Lodge in 1957 upon moving to campus of Baylor University in Waco. The Lodge was situated on the outskirts of the Baylor campus with the idea that it could attract and assist some of the “good men” from the University. Currently, members of this 83-year-old lodge hold regular meetings just a short drive from Baylor University campus. Many of Baylor University's own founding fathers and many of its presidents, faculty and staff over the years have been members of this historic fraternal organization
A Mason is a man who professes a belief in a Supreme Being. As a man of faith, he uses the tools of moral and ethical truths to serve mankind.
A Mason binds himself to like-minded men in a Brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, social, cultural, political and educational differences.
In fellowship with his Brothers, a Mason finds ways in which to serve his God, his family, his fellow man and his country.
A Mason is dedicated. He recognizes his responsibility for justice, truth, charity, enlightenment, freedom, liberty, honesty and integrity in all aspects of human endeavor.
A Mason is all this and more.
