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Ashland Lodge
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Identity
Abbreviation
unknown
Jurisdiction
US-VA · Virginia
Also operates
unknown
Naming style
AF&AM
Claimed tradition
craft lodge under Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Ashland Masonic Lodge No.168 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Located in the heart of Ashland, Virginia. Chartered on December 15, 1857, Ashland Lodge 168 has been serving the community for over 160 years.
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Ashland Lodge No. 168 listed under Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the Commonwealth of Virginia as active at 212 England Street, Ashland, Virginia, 23005-, 0089 on public directory (accessed 2026-09-20). Open/close dates not stated on this directory.
historical sketch
--> Our History | Ashland Lodge No.168 top of page Home Our Lodge Current Lodge Officers Past Masters Past DDGM Life Membership in Perpetuity Affiliate Links Our History How to Join Contact Calendar Trestleboard Members Dues and Donate Name Badge Masonic Relief Request More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Our History History The history of Ashland Lodge No. 168 begins with the communication of the Grand Lodge in December 1857, when the charter was granted, dated December 15, 1857. According to their published history, before December 1857, Masons met in an open Lodge at Ashland by dispensation given September 7, 1857, from Dove Lodge No. 51 in Richmond, Virginia. However, no record has yet been found to substantiate this dispensation. The first officers were: J. Alonzo Smith, Worshipful Master Langdon C. Berkley Senior Warden Richard W. Fox Junior Warden. On November 28, 1857, the second meeting of the Lodge was held, and the bill for furnishing the Lodge room was referred to a committee to set the amount to be paid to J. W. Taylor to cover the cost involved. The bylaws of Dove Lodge No. 51 were adopted as far as was practicable. At the called meeting on March 27, 1858, Ashland Lodge No. 168 was consecrated, and the officers were installed under the charter gr