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Elk Grove Lodge
No. 173

Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact

What is Masonry?

Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization.  It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place.  For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.

Our Mission and Our Lodge

Elk Groves Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others.  We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole.  We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.

As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families. to learn more about our lodge and its history, click here.

Rewards of Being a Freemason

Making True Friends

Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.

Improving Ourselves

Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.

Having an Impact

As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Elk Grove Lodge No. 173, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.

Join Us

Elk Grove Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being.  Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.

One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.

If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start.  Please contact us  at elkgrovemasons@gmail.com to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.

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May 28, 2025
  • May 28, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    May 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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June 4, 2025
  • June 4, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    June 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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June 10, 2025
  • June 10, 2025

    (EG173) District SOI

    June 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Host: 
    Valley Lodge No. 135

    Attendees:
    FCs & MMs 

    Agenda:
    Lodge Activity Updates
    CMC Rules for Objections & Lodge Consolidations

    Ritual:
    2nd Degree, 1st Section
    Balloting & SD Altar Work
    Stewards Degree Work

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June 11, 2025
  • June 11, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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June 12, 2025
  • June 12, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    June 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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June 20, 2025
June 25, 2025
  • June 25, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    June 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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June 28, 2025
  • June 28, 2025

    Rainbow (Membership/Paint Party)

    June 28, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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July 2, 2025
  • July 2, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    July 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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July 9, 2025
  • July 9, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    July 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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July 10, 2025
  • July 10, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    July 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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    Meeting 7:30pm

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July 15, 2025
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July 23, 2025
  • July 23, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    July 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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August 6, 2025
  • August 6, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    August 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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August 12, 2025
  • August 12, 2025

    EG173 (District SOI)

    August 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Host: 
    Elk Grove Lodge No. 173

    Attendees:
    All Masons 

    Agenda:
    Lodge Activity Updates
    CMC Requirements for Officer
    Qualifications

    Ritual:
    2nd Degree, 2nd Section
    2nd Degree Long Form Close
    Balloting & SD Altar Work Stewards Degree Work Work

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August 13, 2025
  • August 13, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    August 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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August 14, 2025
  • August 14, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    August 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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August 15, 2025
  • August 15, 2025

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    August 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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August 27, 2025
  • August 27, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    August 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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September 3, 2025
  • September 3, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    September 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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September 9, 2025
  • September 9, 2025

    EG173 (District SOI)

    September 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Host: 
    Woodbridge Lodge No. 131

    Attendees:
    MMs 

    Agenda:
    Lodge Activity Updates
    Annual Communication
    Legislation Review

    Ritual:
    3rd Degree Opening
    3rd Degree 1st Section
    Balloting & SD Altar Work
    Stewards Degree Work

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September 10, 2025
  • September 10, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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September 11, 2025
  • September 11, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    September 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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September 19, 2025
  • September 19, 2025

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    September 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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September 24, 2025
  • September 24, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    September 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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October 1, 2025
  • October 1, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    October 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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October 3, 2025
October 4, 2025
  • October 4, 2025

    (Rainbow) GWA Official Visit

    October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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October 8, 2025
  • October 8, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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October 9, 2025
  • October 9, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    October 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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October 14, 2025
  • October 14, 2025

    EG173 (District SOI)

    October 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Host: 
    Lodi Lodge No. 256

    Attendees:
    FCs & MMs 

    Agenda:
    Annual Election of Officers
    CMC Requirements


    Ritual:
    2nd Degree, Opening
    2nd Degree, 1st Section
    Balloting & SD Altar Work
    Stewards Degree Work

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October 17, 2025
  • October 17, 2025

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    October 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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October 22, 2025
  • October 22, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    October 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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November 5, 2025
  • November 5, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    November 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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November 12, 2025
  • November 12, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    November 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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November 13, 2025
  • November 13, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    November 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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November 21, 2025
  • November 21, 2025

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    November 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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November 26, 2025
  • November 26, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    November 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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December 3, 2025
  • December 3, 2025

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    December 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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December 10, 2025
  • December 10, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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December 11, 2025
  • December 11, 2025

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    December 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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December 19, 2025
  • December 19, 2025

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    December 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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December 24, 2025
  • December 24, 2025

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    December 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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January 7, 2026
  • January 7, 2026

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    January 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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January 8, 2026
  • January 8, 2026

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    January 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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January 14, 2026
  • January 14, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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January 16, 2026
  • January 16, 2026

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    January 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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January 28, 2026
  • January 28, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    January 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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February 4, 2026
  • February 4, 2026

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    February 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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February 11, 2026
  • February 11, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    February 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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February 12, 2026
  • February 12, 2026

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    February 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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February 20, 2026
  • February 20, 2026

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    February 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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February 25, 2026
  • February 25, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    February 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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March 4, 2026
  • March 4, 2026

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    March 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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March 11, 2026
  • March 11, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    March 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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March 12, 2026
  • March 12, 2026

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    March 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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March 20, 2026
  • March 20, 2026

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    March 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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March 25, 2026
  • March 25, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    March 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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April 1, 2026
  • April 1, 2026

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    April 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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April 8, 2026
  • April 8, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    April 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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April 9, 2026
  • April 9, 2026

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    April 9, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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April 17, 2026
  • April 17, 2026

    (OES) Elk Grove Onisbo Stated

    April 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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April 22, 2026
  • April 22, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    April 22, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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May 6, 2026
  • May 6, 2026

    (EG173) Hall Association Meeting

    May 6, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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May 13, 2026
  • May 13, 2026

    (Rainbow) Rose Assembly Stated Meeting

    May 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    POC:
    Mrs. Elizabeth Christian, Mother Advisor (916-207-0703)

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May 14, 2026
  • May 14, 2026

    (EG173) Stated Meeting/Dinner

    May 14, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Dinner 6:30pm
    Meeting 7:30pm

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May 15, 2026
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Brothers, I have a last minute change for you this month.  While putting together the usual recounting of historical information gleaned from the Tiler Register, Minutes and Accounting records I encountered an oddity that I described last month.  That is, the existence of multiple copies of Minutes.  Again, I have no explanation for this but […]

1864

DUPLICATION OF RECORDS Here is something of a curiosity.  Our lodge’s first book of Minutes was started with our first meeting on August 6, 1864 with the final entry on December 27, 1882, creating a span of 18 years and 4 months.  This first book of Minutes is identified in our library reference system as […]

1876

FIRST CORNERSTONE The first reference we have of a cornerstone being laid by our lodge brothers is captured in the Minutes of July 29, 1876.   “A communication was received from Brother A.J. Melson to lay the corner stone of the M.E. Church at Elk Grove.  Moved and seconded that on the 4th of August […]

1879

By November of 1879, Elk Grove Lodge No. 173 had been in existence for over 15 years.  During those years we had a small number of Lodge Masters, the first being Brother Anson S. Ferris who served for only 3 months until the end of 1864.  As you may remember, Brother Ferris requested a demit […]

1870

Author’s Note We are covering the history of our lodge loosely in chronological order.  The last installment of these Chronicles went until March of 1874, just about 10 years after our first meeting as a lodge at Brother Obediah Freeman’s house and just 3 years after we had purchased our first lodge property.  By March […]

1886

(Author’s Note) In the last installment of the Chronicles of Elk Grove Lodge, it was mentioned that some time had passed that was unaccounted for in either the Tiler Register or Minutes.  We did well up until around 1866 and then we would have a month here or there without any documentation.  Then we began […]

1871

From 1864 through 1871 our lodge was gradually growing.  As today, Brothers came by way of petitions to receive the degrees of Masonry, and some of those began as visitors later to become affiliates.  The total number of petitions received during the 6 ½ year period of this article, was 35.   DEMITS In November […]

1850

In the 1850’s Elk Grove began as a stage stop and hotel to provide for the needs of travelers from San Francisco, Sacramento and Stockton.  James Watson Hall is credited with the naming of this Hotel and subsequently the town of Elk Grove.  According to the Elk Grove Historical Society, Brother Hall became a Freemason […]

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