About Saint Annah #350
The early history of St. Annah Lodge #350 is shrouded in some mystery, as record-keeping wasn’t as prioritized in those days. Through interviews with long-time members and community elders, we’ve pieced together what we can. While some believe the Lodge existed before the Civil War, our earliest confirmed record comes from Brother Pedro McKoy, who shared that his father joined in 1904 at the age of 22. This suggests the Lodge was likely founded in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
We know that Brother Handy Leach, Sr. was instrumental in the Lodge’s founding, donating the land where it first stood at the corner of Old State Road and Fanny Brown Road. He was also a key figure in establishing St. Annah Church, a school, a sawmill, and a cemetery, demonstrating his commitment to the community.
Sadly, St. Annah Lodge #350 began to fade in the late 1920s and 30s. But thanks to the dedication of Brothers Eddie Banks, Robert Wilder, and Frank Dunn, Jr., it was reorganized around 1946 and moved to Juniper Level Missionary Baptist Church. They secured a charter from the Grand Lodge, ensuring the Lodge’s survival.
While gaps remain in our knowledge, we are committed to continuing the research and preserving the legacy of St. Annah Lodge #350. Every meeting and activity adds to our rich history, and we are dedicated to building upon the foundation laid by those who came before us.
Past Masters
Rhoderick Fleming
2020-2023
Terrance Mumphrey
2018-2019
Quentin Vickers
2017-2018
Michael Davis
2016
Kevin King
2014-2015
Reginald Mclenton
2012-2013
Daniel T. Blue, Jr.
2011
William Johnson
2004
Thomas Wilder, Sr.
2002-2003
Ben Spearman
1996-2000
Nord Jones
1991-1994
About Freemasonry
Freemasonry is the oldest secular fraternal society, with roots tracing back to the guilds of operative masons who built Europe’s grand cathedrals and castles. These skilled craftsmen formed organizations to preserve their knowledge and maintain high standards. By the 17th century, as grand building projects declined, these guilds evolved into “speculative” Freemasonry, a social and philosophical brotherhood.
In 1717, four Lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge, establishing a system of organization and governance that continues to this day. Freemasonry spread rapidly, with lodges established throughout Europe and the American colonies. Our Lodge is proud to be part of this rich tradition, upholding the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth that have guided Freemasons for centuries.
About Prince Hall
Prince Hall (born between 1735 & 1738 and died December 7, 1807) was a prominent abolitionist and leader in Boston’s free black community. He is best known for founding Prince Hall Freemasonry. In 1775, Hall and fourteen other free black men were initiated into Freemasonry by a British Army lodge stationed in Boston. When the British left, they granted Hall and his brethren the authority to meet as a lodge, but not to confer degrees.
Determined to establish a fully recognized lodge, Hall petitioned the Grand Lodge of England for a charter. This charter, finally granted in 1784, established African Lodge No. 459 in Boston. This marked the beginning of Prince Hall Freemasonry, a thriving branch of Freemasonry for African Americans.
African Lodge #459 flourished under Hall’s leadership. He was appointed a Provincial Grand Master in 1791, and by 1797, he had organized lodges in Philadelphia and Rhode Island. After his death, these lodges united to form the African Grand Lodge, later renamed the Prince Hall Grand Lodge in his honor. Today, thousands of lodges and numerous Grand Lodges trace their lineage back to Prince Hall, a testament to his enduring legacy.