About Us

In 1853, Bridgeport had a population of about 100, among them were several Masons. In the surronding community there were also a number of Masons, all belonging to various Masonic Lodges. Their only contact with other Lodges was by horseback or driving horses. At that time, the National Road was a toll road and very narrow. In bad weather driving was a rather difficult task due to the mud holes. As a result, visiting other lodges was very infrequent. Several of the Masons in Bridgeport decided to do something about it.

On February 6, 1854, the Grand Lodge looked with favor on their request to establish a Masonic Lodge in Bridgeport and granted them dispensation to organize Bridgeport Lodge No. 162 F.&A.M. These hardy pioneers erected a two story frame building located on Highway #40 and Bridgeport Road. The street floor was used as a general store and was rented to John Ingling. On May 24, 1854, the Grand Lodge granted the new Lodge a Charter which was signed by; Joseph H. Ballard, Sam G. Owen, Calvin Ballard and Noah Reagan