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Joseph Warren Lodge No. 92 meets at the Masonic Hall in Wilson. It is located at 2501 Nash St NW Wilson, NC 27896.

Member Photos

Past Masters of the Lodge

I have long awaited the opportunity to share the photographs of our Past Masters with you. With the exception of the photographs of W∴ Jesse Vines Speight and W∴ Henry E. Thompson, the gallery remained largely concealed from view until after our Open House on Saturday, June 28. Now that the Brethren who generously took time from their schedules to participate in our celebration have had the opportunity to view the gallery in person, I am pleased to share these photographs with the members of this group. When this project began, I asked Wally Stocks of Stocks' Photography not only to restore the photo gallery, but also to provide a copy of each original photograph along with a high-resolution digital file. These have been preserved in the annals of our archives, both here at the Lodge and with the Grand Lodge Office. My hope is that, by taking these steps now, the Lodge will be spared the time, energy, effort, and financial expense of ever having to repeat any part of this project in the future. I extend my sincere thanks to the Brethren who provided photographs or had new portraits taken to update our Past Masters collection. Your support has helped preserve an important part of our Lodge's history and heritage for future generations. It is my hope that these photographs will serve as a lasting tribute to the men who have faithfully led our Lodge and that they will continue to inspire those who follow in their footsteps. S&F, Alex

The 1911 Masonic Hall in Stantonsburg

For 125 years, our 1911 Masonic Hall served us well. We cherish the memories we made there and fondly remember the bonds of fraternity made within the confines of that sacred retreat.

Dr. and Major General Joseph Warren

In 1825, Jesse Speight proposed that a new lodge be formed and established in the village of Stantonsburg and be named "Joseph Warren Lodge". The Martyr of Bunker Hill was still fresh in the minds of America as the formation of the Lodge was only 50 years following that battle and the loss of that great patriot.

Hurricane Matthew: damage and aftermath

On October 8th and 9th of 2016, Hurricane Matthew produced in excess of 9 inches of rainfall to our area . This rainfall caused a partial roof collapse on the section of the “Seal Building” that adjoins our 1911 Masonic Hall. This collapse caused, and continues to cause, rainwater to collect on the concrete floor of Jake Reddick’s old TV and appliance repair shop. The water then percolates through the floor and the masonry wall that adjoins the Masonic Hall. That moisture caused mold to grow behind and through the paneled walls in the dining room, restrooms and kitchen of our beloved Masonic Hall . This mold rendered our meeting area useless for the thirteen (13) months. In December of 2016, Joseph Warren Lodge No. 92 requested, and received, a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina for a change of venue. The brethren of Mount Lebanon Masonic Lodge No. 117 in Wilson graciously offered the use of their facility until such time as repairs could be completed. The members of Joseph Warren Lodge agreed that steps must be taken to secure and preserve our archives. All photographic archival materials were then removed and placed in climate controlled storage at Ample Storage in Wilson. The dining hall of our structure was gutted of all wooden materials that were providing a substrate for mold growth in March of 2017 in hopes that the “Seal Building” demolition would soon be complete. There has been little to no clearing activity on the “Seal Building” since that time and our Masonic Hall continues to take the brunt of this inactivity. With every rain event, the dining hall must be cleared of water seepage with squeegees, mops and wet vacuums. We cannot move forward with repairs on the Joseph Warren Masonic Hall until the Town of Stantonsburg clears the debris from the building that it condemned. Once cleared, some form of waterproofing must be applied to the wall that has been exposed due to no choice or design of our own. We, the members of said Lodge, expect this action to be completed by the Town of Stantonsburg. The most current demolition activity at the “Seal Building” caused the shelter on the rear of the Masonic Hall to detach and pulled the liquid propane gas line supplying the upstairs HVAC unit to be pulled away from the second story of our building. That action caused Deans Oil Co. to remove the propane tank from the property as it posed a fire danger. Needless to say, we are now without a heating source for the second floor of the Masonic Hall. Through the added burden of holding meetings in Wilson, additional building maintenance expenses and renting storage; we persevered. Alex Ellis (excerpt from a letter to the Town of Stantonsburg, December 22, 2017)