In 1869 the Freemasons built a three story Masonic Lodge across the street from where the present mill would be built.
In 1913 the third story was removed (after a fire ravaged the upper story).
 The Lodge is the oldest building in Bridgeton.
It is also one of the last Masonic Moon lodges left in the country.
Because of poor roads and traveling conditions meetings were held on the night of the full moon, or within a few days before or after the full moon, to make travel safer and easier.
In 1869 the Freemasons built a three story Masonic Lodge across the street from where the present mill would be built. In 1913 the third story was removed (after a fire ravaged the upper story).  The Lodge is the oldest building in Bridgeton. It is also one of the last Masonic Moon lodges left in the country. Because of poor roads and traveling conditions meetings were held on the night of the full moon, or within a few days before or after the full moon, to make travel safer and easier.
Bridgeton, Indiana