Grand Lodge of Idaho

Grand Lodge of Idaho A.F. & A.M.
Formation1867
Location
Region
Idaho
Websiteidahoaf.am

The Grand Lodge of Idaho (full formal name Grand Lodge of Idaho, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons) is one of several bodies that govern Freemasonry in the U.S. state of Idaho as recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England.[1] It was established in 1867 by five Masonic Lodges operating in Idaho Territory.

Membership in Freemasonry nationwide peaked during the period from 1900 to 1950. In Idaho "membership in Masons statewide has declined from 11,000 in 1982 to 4,388 members" in 2010, and "the number of lodges has declined to 56."[2]

The Grand Lodge of Idaho is headquartered in Boise.

  1. ^ The others being the Prince Hall Grand Lodges of Oregon and Nevada - Bessel.org page on Prince Hall Grand Lodges
  2. ^ Karen Bossick (November 6, 2010). "To do good: Masonic lodge sees upswing in membership". Magic Valley Times-News. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)