Prior to the year 1910 several attempts had been made to establish a Masonic Lodge in Pewee Valley but without effect. There being several Masons living in Pewee Valley who were desirous of attending lodge meetings and finding it very inconvenient to attend the communications of the neighboring lodges, decided to have a Masonic Lodge located in Pewee Valley and to this end the following brethren: Evan T. Hammond, Alexander S. McFarlan, John F. Harcourt, Charles A. Calvert, John W. Stine, Edgar J. Clore, C.R. Long Jr., W. W. Cox, Dr. R.B. Pryor, Isaac L. Munday and Thomas A. Hancock, after much preliminary work petitioned the Grand Lodge of Kentucky for dispensation which was granted, and on the night of January 7, 1910 the lodge was instituted and set to work under dispensation by order and under personal direction of Bro. John H. Cowley who was at that time Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. He was assisted by several Grand Officers and other prominent Masons.
Evan T. Hammond was named as the first Master, Alex S. McFarlan first Senior Warden, John F. Harcourt first Junior Warden, Charles A. Calvert first Secretary, Isaac L. Munday first Treasurer, Wallace W. Cox first Sr. Deacon, Dr. R.B. Pryor first Jr. Deacon, and Thomas A. Hancock first Tyler. The Lodge thus became a reality and began work under the most auspicious circumstances.
At first the lodge was named Logos which afterwards changed to Pewee Valley, thereby identifying it with the town. The lodge began work in what was known as the McAllister building, the upper story having been remodeled especially for the new lodge. Later when W.N. Jurey was rebuilding his store building, arrangements were made with him to add another story especially for the lodge, and on completion of the building in 1912 the lodge moved to that location.
Upon moving into the new building, Mrs. Lawton, widow of General Lawton, presented the lodge with a U.S. flag 12 ft. wide by 18 ft. long, the flag having been used by General Lawton in the Philippine Islands during the Philippine war. Like every venture that attains success and finally triumphs many obstacles were met and overcome and the lodge at 16 years of age was a fixture and a credit to the town of Pewee Valley. Many distinquished persons have visited the lodge during its existence.
