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About the Lodge
In 1950, Ferndale Lodge No. 264 established a Temple building fund with the goal of acquiring a permanent home for their Masonic activities. This aspiration moved forward on July 31, 1956, when the Ferndale Masonic Temple Association formally applied to purchase three lots in Block 17 of the amended Plat of Ferndale, located in Whatcom County.
The building that now stands on these lots serves as the current home of Lynden/Ferndale International Lodge No. 56. It also hosts several other Masonic-affiliated organizations, including the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of DeMolay, and the Rainbow Girls. These groups contribute to the rich tradition of Masonic and youth-oriented service within the community, using the Ferndale Masonic Hall as a centre for their activities and meetings.
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5638 3rd Avenue, Ferndale, WA 98248
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Lynden Ferndale International Lodge No. 56
The history of Lynden/Ferndale International Lodge No. 56 traces its origins back to 1888 when a group of 13 Masons in good standing, still under the territorial jurisdiction of Washington, sought to establish a Masonic presence in the area.
Sponsored by Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, they petitioned the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons (F. & A.M.) of Washington on March 19, 1888, for letters of dispensation, which would allow them to operate as a formal lodge.
The lodge held its first meeting under dispensation on July 27, 1888, with Nels L. Weiberg serving as its inaugural Worshipful Master. The following year, on June 12, 1889, Lynden Lodge received its official charter, marking its full establishment.
Between 1889 and 1901, the Lodge met in the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) hall in Lynden. However, in 1901, the lodge moved to a dedicated building on East Grover Street, which would serve as its home for nearly a century.
By 1999, the Lodge faced challenges with the building no longer meeting modern code requirements. As a result, the members relocated to the Laurel Grange Hall on Guide-Meridian Road, before eventually moving in 2002 to the Ferndale Masonic Hall on 3rd Avenue in downtown Ferndale, Washington, where they continue to meet today.
The lodge experienced several mergers in the 21st century, responding to membership changes. On December 31, 2010, Lynden Lodge consolidated with Kulshan International Lodge No. 186, forming the Lynden International Lodge No. 56. Later, on September 14, 2017, it merged with Ferndale Lodge 264, adopting the name Lynden/Ferndale International Lodge No. 56.
Two members of Lynden Lodge held Grand Lodge positions in the 2007/2008 Masonic year: Very Worshipful Brother John R. Sleeth served as Grand Musician, and Very Worshipful Brother Charles Cunningham held the position of Grand Tyler. These leadership roles further reflect the lodge's active involvement within the larger Masonic community in Washington State.
