Pilot Masonic Lodge 493, 689 S Key St, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041, US

Walnut Cove Lodge 629 A.F. A.M., located in Walnut Cove, NC, is a modern Freemasonry organization that traces its roots back to the ancient guild system of stonemasons and construction workers in Europe. With a rich history dating back nearly 1000 years, the lodge transformed from a trade secret-keeping guild into a social and fraternal institution in the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing internal enlightenment and personal growth among its members. The influence of Freemasonry extended beyond its rituals, playing a role in the development of concepts of democracy and personal liberty, particularly in the United States. Established in the mid-1730s, Freemasonry in North Carolina gained documented evidence of activity in the early 1750s. After a period of decline, a new Grand Lodge was established in 1787, with the first Masonic lodge in Raleigh being established in 1792. Today, Walnut Cove Lodge 629 continues the traditions of Freemasonry, promoting charitable endeavors and fostering a sense of community among its members.Generated from the website