The year is 1868. The Civil War has been over only a scant 3 years. A President, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated 3 years ago as well. His Vice-President, serving now as President, Andrew Johnson, has barely survived impeachment! The country is in a mess without the political leadership to pull it out of the turmoil that has brought it to its lowest point in its brief history. More than ever the values of Masonry are needed to turn things around. The grass roots Fraternity of the Masons is just what the country needs now.  -author

On September 22, 1868, Arctic Lodge #394 F. & A.M. was established by the act of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Brother Alfred D. Owen was appointed Worshipful Master of Arctic Lodge #394 by the Most Worshipful Brother, Martin H. Rice, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana. Over the next 60 or so years the Lodge was moved from place to place from time to time. But on March 10, 1930, the purchasing committee of Arctic Lodge reported that the purchase of the Brown Building had been completed. It is the present site of the Lodge. The first Masonic meeting was held in the building on March 24, 1930.

Nearly a century and a half of history has transpired for Arctic Lodge since that memorable day in 1868. Generations of Masons have benefitted from the fellowship they have received from their membership in Arctic Lodge. The community has profitted much from participation by the Masons in civic projects over the years. Masons in Arctic Lodge are still working to make this world a better place in which to live.

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