Orange Lodge No. 36 F & AM

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Orange Lodge No. 36 F & AM Orange Lodge No. 36 is the oldest lodge in continuous use in the state of Florida. The lodge was established under a warrant issued January 14th 1856 in Orlando.

Orange Lodge No.36 is the oldest Masonic Lodge building in continuous use in Florida. Orange Lodge was established in 1856 and is still serving under a warrant issued that year by the Grand Lodge of Florida. This building was erected here in 1859, the upper story has been continually used for lodge meetings. The original lower floor was used as a post office, school, church and general store. Masons from miles around visited the community, which was known as "The Lodge" until the town of Apopka was chartered in1882. The city charter was signed on the ground floor and the city limits of Apopka were extended one mile East, West, South and North. Brothers from the Lodge were fundamental in Starting the First Bank of Apopka, The First Baptist Church and many other early enterprises. Operating under a warrant from the Grand Lodge of Florida, the Brothers soon spread out and begin forming the surrounding Lodges in Central Florida, including Orlando Lodge No. 69, whose many members are remembered by Street names, parks, etc.. They were summoned to Lodge by three blasts of a trumpet. Orange Lodge No. 36 is a "moon lodge" and meets on the Tuesday on or before the full moon and two weeks there after, and to this day the sound of the trumpet can still be heard signaling the opening of meetings. Brothers if you are ever within the sound of our Trumpet, we welcome you to visit !

09/20/2026

If you've ever wondered about Orange Lodge No. 36 F & AM, Freemasonry, or what is now the oldest building in Orange County, please take 30 minutes to watch this interview on Tater Talk from the Apopka Museum.

https://youtu.be/GTNxARIlVdc?is=FBFDcXOqPev2XD04

Our Lodge is holding a really cool raffle to support our charity account so we can do more to help those in need. Take a...
01/23/2026

Our Lodge is holding a really cool raffle to support our charity account so we can do more to help those in need.

Take a look and participate if interested.

ABL...Reading is fundamental.
04/25/2024

ABL...Reading is fundamental.

04/24/2024
04/17/2024

This, I feel, is what they mean when they say the Lodge is where we make Masons. Not meaning petitions and Degrees, that's how we make Brothers, but in the education they receive in the lodge, that's how we make Masons. We all know many that have been raised to the sublime degree and then continued their journey away from the Lodge. We all know some that stay and seek no more knowledge than what was required to progress. So in the process of making Brothers, don't forget to make Masons.
Bro. Joseph Morse
What are your thoughts?

03/04/2024

“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change,” wrote Gandhi. “As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him.”

Brothers of the 16th District, It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Worshipful Russel Dennis Krone has passed...
02/08/2024

Brothers of the 16th District,

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Worshipful Russel Dennis Krone has passed to the Celestial Lodge above. Brother Krone was a member and Past Master in Good Standing of Orange Lodge No. 36 of the Grand Lodge of Florida.

W∴ Russel Dennis Krone was:
Initiated - 06/09/1989,
Passed - 07/19/1989,
Raised - 09/02/1989.

Brother Krone was a 24-year Mason.
Born August 25th, 1954 - Death December 27th, 2023.

Please keep his wife Kelly and Family in your prayers.

Masonic Memorial Service:
Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Graveside Memorial Service will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The Masonic Service Assembly time is at 09:15 am. Masonic Portion of the Service is at 10:00 am.

MC:
R∴ W∴ Chet King

Location:
Sorrento Cemetary (Graveside)
23305 Oak Ln., Sorrento, FL 32776

Gentle Reminder - the proper Masonic Memorial attire is solid black coat, black tie, black slacks, socks and shoes, and a solid white shirt.

Remember, this is the last and most important thing we can do for a Brother and his family.

Sincerely and fraternally,

John D. Dibble
Worshipful Master
Memorial Lodge No. 16
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Brothers be at aware, this fake email is circulating. I received the exact same email last year from Patrick. And the ye...
02/01/2024

Brothers be at aware, this fake email is circulating. I received the exact same email last year from Patrick. And the year before from John. This is a fake account. Be vigilant.

Where are all the fishing folks at?Check out Orange Lodge No. 36 F & AM chartered fishing trip raffle for a chartered fi...
01/26/2024

Where are all the fishing folks at?

Check out Orange Lodge No. 36 F & AM chartered fishing trip raffle for a chartered fishing trip for 4 aboard the Last Cast Fishing Charters. Tickets are 20$ each or 6 for 100$.

You don't want to miss out on this great prize. Get your tickets from the Brothers and Officers of the Lodge.

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453 E Main Street
Apopka, FL
32703

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