MAGNOLIA MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

PINEHURST, TX

Prairie View A&M – G.R. Woolfolk Building (Waller County, Texas) Historic G.R. Woolfolk Building (Bldg #0503) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. This modest Collegiate Gothic style building was constructed in 1932 as the Education Building. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was later named after George Ruble Woolfolk, chair of the History Department and the first African American elected as a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000616 as the G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – G.R. Woolfolk Building (Waller County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Magnolia Masonic Museum and Library is a historical museum located in Pinehurst TX, dedicated to preserving the rich history of Freemasonry in the United States. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored building that was once home to the Magnolia Masonic Lodge, which was established in 1869.

The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts, books, documents, and photographs related to the history of Freemasonry, as well as the history of the local community. Visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the development of Freemasonry in the United States, the role of the Masonic order in American history, and the contributions of local Masons to the Pinehurst community.

In addition to the museum exhibits, the Magnolia Masonic Museum and Library also hosts a variety of educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. These events are designed to promote an understanding of the history and significance of Freemasonry, as well as to celebrate the contributions of local Freemasons to the Pinehurst community.

Overall, the Magnolia Masonic Museum and Library is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or American history more broadly. Its collection of artifacts and exhibits provide a valuable window into the past, and its educational programs offer a wealth of opportunities for visitors to learn and engage with this important history.

MAGNOLIA MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PINEHURST TX. US MID #8404800622

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 11,280 from tax period 201012 (YYYYMM).

Prairie View A&M – G.R. Woolfolk Building (Waller County, Texas) Historic G.R. Woolfolk Building (Bldg #0503) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. This modest Collegiate Gothic style building was constructed in 1932 as the Education Building. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was later named after George Ruble Woolfolk, chair of the History Department and the first African American elected as a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000616 as the G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – G.R. Woolfolk Building (Waller County, Texas) Historic G.R. Woolfolk Building (Bldg #0503) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. This modest Collegiate Gothic style building was constructed in 1932 as the Education Building. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was later named after George Ruble Woolfolk, chair of the History Department and the first African American elected as a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000616 as the G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – G.R. Woolfolk Building (Waller County, Texas) Historic G.R. Woolfolk Building (Bldg #0503) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. This modest Collegiate Gothic style building was constructed in 1932 as the Education Building. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was later named after George Ruble Woolfolk, chair of the History Department and the first African American elected as a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000616 as the G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – Annie Laurie Evans Hall (Waller County, Texas) Historic Annie Laurie Evans Hall (Bldg #0544) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. The modest Collegiate Gothic style building was constructed in 1933 as a women’s residence hall. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was named after former Dean of Women and Professor Annie Laurie Evans. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000613). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – L.C. Anderson Hall (Waller County, Texas) Historic L.C. Anderson Hall (Bldg #0541) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. The Georgian style building was constructed in 1933 as a women’s residence hall. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was named after L.C. Anderson, the second principal of Prairie View Normal and Industrial College. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000611). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – L.C. Anderson Hall (Waller County, Texas) Historic L.C. Anderson Hall (Bldg #0541) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. The Georgian style building was constructed in 1933 as a women’s residence hall. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was named after L.C. Anderson, the second principal of Prairie View Normal and Industrial College. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000611). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – L.C. Anderson Hall (Waller County, Texas) Historic L.C. Anderson Hall (Bldg #0541) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. The Georgian style building was constructed in 1933 as a women’s residence hall. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was named after L.C. Anderson, the second principal of Prairie View Normal and Industrial College. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000611). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
Prairie View A&M – W.R. Banks Building (Waller County, Texas) Historic W.R. Banks Building (Bldg #0508) on the campus of Prairie View A&M University in Waller County, Texas. The building was constructed in 1945 as the school’s library. It was one of several campus buildings that received funding from the General Education Board (GEB), a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. in 1903. The building was named after Willette Rutherford Banks, the school’s seventh Principal in 1946 (W.R. Banks Library). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 (NRHP No. 99000612). Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university and is now the third largest HBCU in the U.S. It was founded in 1876 as the Alta Vista Agriculture & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth as part of the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) – on the campus of the former Alta Vista plantation. In 1899, the name was changed to Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College. A four-year college program began in 1919 and several graduate programs were added in 1937. The name was changed to Prairie View University in 1945 and to Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas in 1947. Finally, in 1973 the school became Prairie View Agriculture & Mechanical (A&M) University. In 2021, Prairie View A&M gained the R2 Carnegie Classification (Doctoral University - High Research Activity), one of only 11 HBCUs to be granted R2 status.
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MID # 8404800622
Name MAGNOLIA MASONIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260466758
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201012
INCOME 11,280
REVENUE 11,280
LAT/LONG 30.163329, -95.673105
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 339
US Census Tract: 690202
US Census Block: 4027