History

Just like the bountiful African American history on Winters Lane in Catonsville, Maryland, the rich legacy of Landmark Lodge #40 (LM #40) and the history of over 200 years of Prince Hall Freemasonry can be traced back to the story of black men and their experience in America and beyond. Alone with Prince Hall traditions, the values of LM #40 remain constant throughout history. Landmark Lodge was set apart on June 7, 1904. A year later, on June 7, 1905, Landmark Lodge was warranted and received its charter at the Old Fellows Hall on Winters Lane in Catonsville, Maryland. The charter was granted by the ten Grand Master William E. Tilghman and the Grand Secretary Joseph L. H. Smith. Our first elected cabinet consisted of the following officers: WM Basil Cure; SW John Scott; JW John W. Harriday; SD George Patterson; JD Phillip Holland; Secretary Evan Bacon.