Lodges of the 1st District
Discover the Lodges within the Savannah First Masonic District, dedicated to brotherhood, service, and strengthening our communities!
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Eureka Lodge No. 1
Worshipful Master: Kyren Gibbs
Senior Warden: Klark Kent
Secretary: Michael Cherry
Meeting Info:1st/3rd Wednesday (8:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GA -
Hilton Lodge No. 2
Worshipful Master: Hanif Wilson
Senior Warden: Johnny Hines
Secretary: Lorenza Baker, Jr.
Meeting Info: 2nd/4th Wednesday (8:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GAChartered: August 22, 1870History of Hilton Lodge No. 2
At the close of the Civil War in 1865, Masonic Lodges began to appear in the Southern States. Rev. J. M. Simms, a Baptist minister and a free man from Savannah, Georgia moved to Boston, where he was made a Mason. As soon as the Civil War ended, Rev. J. M. Simms, clothed with Masonic authority as a District Deputy Grand Master, returned to Savannah to live. On February 4th, 1866, he set up Eureka Lodge# 11, F. & A.M. In September of 1866, he set up Hilton Lodge # 13 F. & A. M. Both Lodges received warrants from Prince Hall Grand Lodge in Massachusetts.
On September 3rd, 1866, Bannaker Lodge # 38 F. & A. M. was set up in Augusta, Georgia by the Grand Master of Pennsylvania.
Rev. J. M. Simms called these Masonic lodges to meet in Savannah, Georgia where on June 24th 1870 he organized the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Rev. J. M. Simms was elected to serve as its’ Grand Master. Eureka Lodge became #1 and Hilton Lodge became #2.
From 1866 to 1869, the Lodge existed as Hilton #13 and on August 22nd 1870 the lodge was charted as Hilton Lodge #2 with Duncan Scott as the first Worshipful Master.
During the course of history, good years and bad years, Hilton Lodge #2 continued to grow. The following is list of those who served as Worshipful Master:
Hilton Lodge No. 13
1866 – 1868
1867 – 1869Hilton Lodge No. 2
Duncan Scott (1870–1884)
J.B. Sheftall (1885–1887)
I.M. Dowse (1888–1889)
S.G. Webster (1890–1907)
C.W. Alexander (1908–1921)
John Harris (1922–1929)
Theodore Sampson (1930–1934)
Henry Dukes (1935–1942)
Edger C. Blackshear (1943–1944)
George Hayes (1945–1947)
Unrecorded (1948)
Leroy Bolden (1949)
W.W. Cannady (1950)
Maxie Ryals (1951)
C.W. Washington (1952)
Ollie Taylor (1953)
Samuel Rivers (1954–1955)
Alex Grant (1956–1957)
Milton Brown (1958)
James Phoenix Jr. (1959–1960)
Thomas Lewis (1961)
James Phoenix (1962)
Henry Mincey (1963)
C.C. Redick (1964–1965)
Jonathan Walker (1966–1967)
Rannell Williams Sr. (1968–1969)
David McQueen (1970–1971)
Dan Ellisson (1972)
Benjamin Polite (1973–1974)
James Dinkins (1975–1976)
George Bryant (1977–1978)
Robert L. West (1979–1980)
Carl L. Best (1981)
Earl Drayton (1982–1983)
Glynnard Campbell (1984–1985)
Ronald Green (1986)
Fletcher Scott Jr. (1987–1988)
Rawland T. Alexander (1989–1990)
Rannell Williams Jr. (1991–1992)
Eddie Harris (1993–1994)
Willie L. Williams (1995–1996)
Warren Jones (1997)
Enoch Mitchell (1998–1999)
Joseph Hymes (2000–2001)
Paul Hudson (2002–2003)
Leroy Groover (2004)
Melworth Blake (2005)
Neal Munn (2006–2007)
Craig Frayall (2008)
Ricardo Singleton (2009)
Marc Anthony Smith (2010–2011)
Mario Smith Sr. (2012–2013)
Robert Williams (2014)
Marc Anthony Smith (2015–2017)
Mario Smith Sr. (2018–2020)
Tony Farmer (2021–2022)
Miles Adams (2023–2024)
Lorenza Baker Jr. (2024–Present)Hilton Lodge # 2 is proud to have had some of its members serve as Grand Lodge Officers.
J.B. Sheftall served as J.G. Warden from 1877 – 1879 and then again in 1881. P.M. J. B. Sheftall served as S. G. Warden in 1901. Bro. E. Blackshear served as Grand Secretary from 1940 – 1948 and again from 1958 – 1983. P.M. James P. Phoenix served as District Deputy Grand Master until 1995. P.M. Enoch Mitchell served as District Deputy Grand Master from 2001 until 2003.
Our most recent District Deputy Grand Master was Joseph F. Hymes, Sr., from 2004 to 2019. He is now District Deputy Grand Master Emeritus for the First Masonic District of Savannah District, the Jurisdiction of Georgia
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Pythagoras Lodge No. 11
Worshipful Master: Rondall Newsome
Senior Warden: Ransen Daley, Jr.
Secretary: Stanley Bovain
Meeting Info: 2nd/4th Monday (8:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GAChartered: March 29, 1875History of Pythagoras Lodge No. 11
Pythagoras Lodge No. 11 was officially chartered on March 29, 1875, under the leadership of the illustrious Louis B. Toomer, who became its first Worshipful Master. Brother Toomer, a distinguished businessman, civic leader, and politician, provided steadfast leadership and served the Lodge faithfully for more than twelve years, from 1875 to 1887.
From its humble beginnings, Pythagoras Lodge No. 11 has remained a beacon of light in the Savannah community. Throughout its long and storied history, the Lodge has drawn its membership from men of various walks of life—men who, despite numerous civic and professional responsibilities, chose to dedicate themselves to the tenets of Freemasonry. These brothers have consistently placed the service of others above self, working tirelessly to uphold the Masonic principles of charity, truth, and brotherly love.
The legacy of Pythagoras Lodge is reflected in its distinguished leadership. Among our most notable early leaders was Past Master Samuel H. Bryant, the Lodge’s fifth Worshipful Master, who guided the Lodge with wisdom and strength for fifteen years, from 1895 to 1910.
Pythagoras Lodge No. 11 is strengthened by the memory and contributions of many exemplary brothers, including:
Past Master Samuel H. Bryant, our fifth Worshipful Master, who served from 1895 to 1910.
Brother A.H. Gatson, father of Sophronia Tompkins, for whom Tompkins High School is named.
Past Master McArthur Holmes, who rose to the rank of Colonel in the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
Past Master Edward Petty, former District Deputy of the First Masonic District.
Brother Floyd Adams, former Mayor of Savannah and proud member of Pythagoras Lodge No. 11.
Brother George Wetson, longtime Superintendent of St. Philip A.M.E. Church.
Past Master Earl S. Perry, current Treasurer of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia.
Past Master James C. Hudson, who served with distinction as Grand Lodge Treasurer for over five years.
Past Master P.A. Denegal, former Librarian of the Carnegie Library and former President of the Board of Trustees of Charity Hospital.
From past to present, Pythagoras Lodge No. 11 celebrates a proud legacy of leadership, service, and brotherhood. As we look to the future, we continue to honor the commitment and sacrifice of the many brothers who came before us—men who have made lasting impacts on the Lodge, the community, and the world beyond.
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Worshipful Master: Johnny Brown
Senior Warden: Willie Horace
Secretary: Larry Jackson
Meeting Info: 1st/3rd Friday (8:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GAChartered: December 27, 1875History of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 15
Mt. Moriah was formally organized on December 27, 1875. The first petition for a charter was signed by the following brothers: John Morningstar, Benjamin Sheftall, David Godson, Frank Williams Grant, Raymond I. Jackson and Louis Pettigrew: after receiving the petition, the Grand Lodge of Georgia granted Mt. Moriah a dispensation and warrant, in November and December, respectively. The warrant was signed by John Deveaux, Grand Master and Charles Middleton, Grand Secretary.
The first principal officers of the Lodge were: Brother Mack Grant – Worshipful Master, Brother Raymond I. Jackson, – Senior Warden and Brother Frank N. Williams – Junior Warden.
Since 1875, the Lodge has been served by the following Worshipful Masters: C.W. Williams, David H. Canty, A.H. Burgress, Frank Brown, Thad Pierce, Donald Thomas, George B. Jones, Ivey Weaver, Dave Gatewood, Herbert Quinn, James Jennings, W.R. Williams, Willie Thomas, S.L. Gibbons, Edward Wallace, J.S. Delaware, William Gibson, Jr., S.A. Jones, Henry Carrington, Nathan Hill, William Russell, James Wright, James B. Kennedy, Curtis V. Copper, Joe H. Lang, Louis Malone, Otis Charlton, Herman Spann, Frank Albright, Nathaniel Pierce, Benjamin Odum, Clarence Rouse, Nathaniel Wright, Willie Dennard, Jacob Manning Jr., Egbert V. Smith, James H. Childs, Ronnie C. Hodges, Sr., C.C. Williams, John E. Jackson, Maznyl Newsome, Larry O. Jackson, John Wesley Parker Jr., Andrew Chiver, Arthur Jackson, Daryl Futch, James Cooper, Larry Philpot, Herbert “Trey” Singleton, Brian Dawsey, DeAndre Davis, Steve Shellman, Luke Gardiner, Brian Hall, James Bland and currently Johnny Brown.
We have been served by the following Secretaries: Charles Nagle, J.S. Delaware, George B. Jones, S.F. Bynes, James Edwards, J.P. Sapp, S.L. Gibbons, Lewis Washington, Louis Malone, Nathaniel Pierce, James Cooper, and currently P.M. Larry O. Jackson.
The following Brothers have served in the position of Treasurer: Abraham Barnard, John L. Ross, Henry Carrington, Otis Charlton, Ernest Lee Maxwell, Clarence Rouse, Michael Chaney, Lorenzo Brown, C.C. Williams, Willie Dennard, Ronnie C. Hodges Sr., William Martin, Lewis Shields, Arthur Jackson, Steve Shellman, and currently Larry Philpot. -
Prince Hall Lodge No. 28
Worshipful Master: James Milton
Senior Warden: Marius Davis
Secretary: Craig JeffressMeeting Info: 1st/3rd Monday (8:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GAChartered: February 13, 1884History of Prince Hall Lodge No. 28
Prince Hall Lodge #28 F. & A.M. was organized during the year of 1883 and having a Notation of record on the original Warrant of Constitution gives us this date. The following year 1884 the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Mason of Georgia in Grand Communication issued the following Warrant of Constitution.
To all whom it may concern:
Sent these greetings:
Know ye, that we, the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of Georgia have authorized and empowered, our trusty and well beloved brethren, Stephen Johnson, W. M., J. A.W. Stewart, S. W. and G. L. Scrugg J. W. to open and hold a Lodge designated as Prince Hall #28 under our register and Jurisdiction, at Savannah in the State of Georgia or within three miles of the same. And we do further authorize and empower the said brethren to admit, enter, pass and raise Free Masons according to the Most Ancient Custom and usages of the Craft in all ages and nations throughout the world, and not otherwise. And we do further authorize and empower the said brethren, and their successors in office to hear and determine all and singular matters and things relative to the Craft within the Jurisdiction of the said Lodge.And lastly, we do hereby authorize, empower and, direct our said trusty and well beloved brethren to install their successors in office, after being duly elected and chosen; to invest them with all the powers and dignities to their office respectfully belonging, and such succession shall in like manner from time to time, install their successors and proceed in the promises as above directed, such installation to be upon, or immediately preceding the festival of Lt. John the Evangelist, during the continuance of the said Lodge forever, provided always that the above named brethren and their successors do pay and cause to be paid due respect and strict obedience to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of Georgia, and to the rules regulations and edits thereof; otherwise this warrant of constitution to be of no force or virtue.
Given in open Grand Lodge and under the hands of our grand officers, and the seal of our Grand Lodge at Savannah this 13th day of February 1884.
A. S. Gordon, G.M.; John Neslit, D.G.M.; John D. Campbell, G. Sec.; John C. Washington, Sr., Grand Warden; L.H. Williams, J.G.W.The membership of Prince Hall Lodge #28 at one time was of such that we thought we would have to surrender our warrant by not having enough members at times to open our Lodge. But having the name of Prince Hall and representing the first Grand Lodge in this country, and having derived its name from the first Charter issued to Negro Masons under African Lodge #459. The G. M. H.R. Batler by dispensation removed P.M. Stephen S. Ryals from Hilton Lodge #2 in order to build Prince Hall Lodge. P.M. Ryals did a good job and the membership of Prince Hall Lodge began to grow. He was master from 1909-1914.
Following P.M. Ryals was P.M. Paul R. Gray who made a bad fellow of himself by doing things unbecoming a masonic brother. This gave Prince Hall another setback. But it got another start having only seventeen members at one time and very little money in our treasury. These hardships were during the year 1914-1916. Our membership again began to grow we had as few as 14 members and have had as many as 235 members.
In 1925, during P.M. Simon Latson’s administration Prince Hall Lodge had grown to such a healthy position financially, that it decided to celebrate. And celebrate we did it was one long remembered by the masons, of Savannah. It was at this 45th anniversary that we had as our guest. In H.R. Butler, G.M. and Mr. Butler, P.M. Sol C. Johnson Grand Secretary and Athem. Also, during this anniversary Prince Hall Lodge presented to P.M. A.W. Cummings a beautiful Past Master’s Jewel.
The following are those who have served as Worshipful Master of Prince Hall Lodge #28:
P.M. Stephen Johnson
P.M. Fredrick Allen
P.M. Hamy G. Young
P.M. Stevens S. Ryals 1909-1910
P.M. Paul R. Gray 1915
P.M. Benjamin Franklin Jones 1916
P.M. Geo. L. Smith 1917-1920
P.M. Alexander W. Cummings 1921-1924
P.M. Simon Latson 1925-1928
P.M. Frank Lawton 1929-1932
P.M. Eddie F. Brown 1933-1934
P.M. T. H. German Part of 1935
P.M. Eddie F. Brown 1935-1936
P.M. Hurbert Kimble 1937-1939
P.M. Edward C. Brown 1940-1941
P.M. Nathan Kimble 1942-1944
P.M. Frank F. Badges 1945
P.M. T. A. German 1946-1947
P.M. Caleb H. Bias 1948-1949
P.M. Comelins Freman 1950
P.M. A. L. Sampson 1951
P.M. W. J. Ellison 1952-1953
P.M. Yancy Henderson 1954-1955
P.M. Joseph S. Adkins 1956-1957
P.M. Thomas Mike 1958
P.M. George W. Pinkney 1959-1960
P.M. J. C. Mercer 1961
P.M. Walter I. Bradley 1962-1963
P.M. Abraham Rhames 1964-1965
P.M. Norman J. Mitchell 1966-1967
P.M. Isaac Newkirk 1968-1969
P.M. Price Edwards 1970-1971
P.M. Charles Hamm 1972
P.M. Charles Woodley 1973-1974
P.M. Alfonso Barnes 1975
P.M. Charlie Fogle 1977
P.M. Donald German 1978
P.M. James Williams 1979 (Died after Presiding first meeting)
P.M. Rayfield Shavers 1979-1981
P.M. Lee H. Stephens 1982
P.M. James E. Singleton 1983-1984
P.M. Thomas Lang 1985-1986
P.M. Leroy C. Frazier 1987-1988
P.M. Leroy C. Frazier 1991-1992
P.M. Hoover Ellison 1993-1994
P.M. Vernia Shavers, Jr. 1995-
P.M. James Bailey 1997-1998
P.M. Allen Duncan 1999-2000
P.M. Rico Anderson 2001
P.M. Kenneth Golden 2002-2005
P.M. Christopher Manor 2006
P.M. Terrell Moultrie 2007
P.M. James Bailey 2008-2011
P.M. Ronald Pickard 2012
P.M. Chad Moore 2013
P.M. Eric Prescott 2014 -2016
P.M. Jason Brown 2017-2018
P.M. Adrian Johnson 2019-2020
P.M. Kenneth Brown 2021
P.M. Quiljesaron Jones 2022-2023
P.M. Jerad Brown 2024
P.M. James Milton 2025 – Present -
Eastern Star Lodge No. 58
Worshipful Master: Dion Parker
Senior Warden: James Hall
Secretary: Marcus Fuller
Meeting Info: 1st/3rd Friday (7:30 PM)Location: Pembroke, GAChartered: June 12, 1947Current Worshipful Master
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1 Jan 2002- 31 Dec 2002James Blackmon
1 Jan 2003 – 31 Dec 2003Aundra Smith
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1 Jan 2005 – 31 Dec 2005Carvet Tate
1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2006Carlos Hudson
1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2007George King
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1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009Wendell Stevenson:
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1 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2011David Williams
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1 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2013Reno Moore:
1 Jan 2014 – 31 Dec 2014Marcus Fuller:
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1 Jan 2016 – 31 Dec 2016Wayne Hewett
1 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017
1 Jan 2018 – 31 Dec 2018L’Jarius Jones:
1 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2019Terron Dixon:
1 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020
1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2021Jakevious Green
1 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2022Albert Robertson
1 Jan 2022- 31 Dec 2022 *Honorary Past MasterMatakiah Fogle
1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023Larry Dismukes
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U.L. Houston Lodge No. 75
Worshipful Master: James McCoy
Senior Warden: Richard Rucker
Secretary: Robert Brown
Meeting Info: 2nd Saturday (7:00 PM)Location: Savannah, GA -
McKinley Lodge No. 211
Worshipful Master: Robert BlakeSenior Warden: Jermaine Jones
Secretary: Michael Johnson
Meeting Info: 1st/3rd Saturday (10:00 AM)Location: Guyton, GA -
Clyo Lodge No. 262
Worshipful Master: Jesse Williams
Senior Warden: Nathan Williams
Secretary: John Pickney
Meeting Info: 2nd/4th Saturday (7:30 PM)Location: Clyo, GA -
Limerick Lodge No. 437
Worshipful Master: Carey McIver
Senior Warden: Greg Robertson
Secretary: Antonio Williams
Meeting Info: 2nd/4th Monday (8:00 PM)Location: Midway, GAChartered: June 19,1918History of Limerick Lodge No. 437
As American citizens witnessed the terror and the efforts of World War 1, there were men living in this community and surrounding areas who felt it was essential for them to bring relief to widow and orphans who were also feeling distressed. These men would gather together and bond themselves into a brotherhood that would only be broken by death. They came from local communities in Liberty County known today as Freedom Grove, Shave Town, Trade Hill, Holmes Town, Fleming, Riceboro, Mallard, Bacon Town, McIntosh. During the days of these men, which were during the second decade of the twentieth century, they traveled by horses and on foot over pathways, trails, and roads twice monthly to discuss the needs of the community, to render service whenever their services were needed.
On June 19,1918, these dedicated men gathered together to organize what is now known as Limerick Lodge No. 437, Free and Accepted Masons. These individuals were Felix Frazier, Felix Lambright, A.H. Morrison, Isom Cole, and Sol C. Johnson of Savannah, Georgia, who served as a representative from the Grand Lodge. Felix Frazier was elected and served as the first Worshipful Master of Limerick Lodge No. 437. For many years these men continued to render service in Liberty County and the surrounding areas. On October 24, 1995, its present temple was erected and dedicated under the leadership of Reverend Abram H. Williams, who then served as Worshipful Master.
Other serving as Worshipful Master of Limerick Lodge No. 437 were Felix Lambrigth, Isom Cole, Charlie Robertson, James Grant, Luther Brown, George Williams, Harold Bacon, Willie McIver, Eddie Lee Bryant, Stephen Mullice, Herman L. Baker, John D. Lewis, Kenneth Howard, Quinton Johnson, Reginald Martin, Reginald Pierce, Ezekiel Walthour, Clinton Roberts, Dereck A. Dargan, Al Harris, Joseph Ealy, Sammy Sawyers, and Antonio Williams. Presently, Gerald Williams serves as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge.
Public Service has been at the forefront of Limerick Lodge No. 437 since its inception. This Lodge has always supported the NAACP in their efforts to bring equality and justice to the people living in this community and America. It was on January 28, 1969 that a vote was taken to contribute the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) in support of its cause and membership into the organization.
Each year Limerick Lodge donates Back to School supplies to students in the Freedman Grove and Shave Town Communities, during the Historical Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Annual Community Picnic. This event takes place the fourth Friday, in the month of August. During this picnic celebration the brothers join in the opening devotional ceremony and with games and other activities for the youth and the young at heart.
During the Christmas and Thanksgiving seasons food baskets and donations are given to the widows of deceased brothers. No matter how big or small the project, Limerick brothers are known for their support in the community wherever they are needed.
The Lodge presently sponsors the facility for Cub Pack 581 as well as assisting where needed. Limerick Lodge # 437 will also assist in reactivating Troop 581 and will assist with its adult leadership for the program. The Lodge gives annually two- $500.00 scholarships to both Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute graduating seniors. Limerick Lodge # 437 has weathered the test of the men in this organization, Limerick Lodge continues to persevere.
Continuing the vision of our past masters, matrons, and deceased members, Limerick Lodge along with Limerick Chapter is working diligently to renovate our current hall, to offer it as a place where community events can be held.
We, the brothers of Limerick Lodge # 437 are blessed and proud to be presently led by an efficient group of officers. They are as follows:
Worship Master – Brother Gerald Williams
Senior Warden – Brother Greg Robinson
Junior Warden – Brother Carey McIver
Senior Deacon – Brother Antonio Golden
Junior Deacon – Brother V. Clancy
Treasurer – Past Master Derrick Dargan
Secretary – Past Master Sammy Sawyers
Marshal – Past Master John D. Lewis
Senior Steward – Past Master Joseph Ealy
Junior Steward – Past Master Antonio Williams
Chaplain – Brother Glenn Johnson
Tyler – Past Master Shawn JohnsonLimerick Lodge # 437 will continue to work together in unity to build a strong organization and to leave a legacy for the young men of this community and this county. Thus we end our brief history with these words: “Together We Will Stand”
