Carson 1 also hosts Royal Arch Chapter, Cryptic Masons Council, Knights Templar Commandry, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, and other masonic groups.
Carson Lodge # 1 has the distinction of being the first freemason's lodge in the State of Nevada. It's first records date back to early 1862 (Back when Nevada was still a Territory). It was chartered as a California Lodge on the 15th of May 1862 and later became the first Nevada Lodge after Nevada became a State. Even Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) visited our Lodge about that time when he was in Carson City.
The lodge location has changed since 1862 and the members now meet in the yellow building on the corner of Carson Street and Washington Street in downtown Carson City (purchased in 1953 directly from the V&T Railroad) This building has a rich heritage as the former train station for Carson City (the train tracks used to run up and down Washington Street right by the side of the Lodge).
Mission
To promote a way of life which binds like minded men in a brotherhood transcending all religious, ethnic, cultural, social & educational differences by teaching the principles of Truth, Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love.
Vision
To be the most prestigious Lodge in the State of Nevada by advancing the tenants of our craft where all good men are Master Masons.
