MILLINGTON 166

Since 1874, Celebrating 151 Years

Welcome to the website of Millington Masonic Lodge #166 of Central Maryland. We are a fraternal organization chartered under the Grand Lodge of Maryland and part of a worldwide family of Freemasonry consisting of millions of men who share the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth.

Richard Bolton, Worshipful Master

Michael Barnes, Senior Warden

Jonathan Arend, Junior Warden

HISTORY

Millington Lodge was officially chartered on May 12, 1874, holding its very first meeting in a modest room above a grocery store at Millington Avenue and Frederick Road in Catonsville, Maryland. In those early days, annual dues were just $6.00, with some members choosing to pay 25 cents every two weeks.

By 1886, the Lodge had grown to more than 50 members, quickly outgrowing its original quarters. Meetings moved to a hall on Frederick Road near what was then known as Rock Spring Run, and soon after, a dedicated building was constructed directly across from the Lodge's starting place. This hall served the Lodge faithfully for many years until, in September 1903, Millington Lodge relocated to the Masonic Temple on Charles Street in Baltimore.

The Lodge remained there until 1996, when the Grand Lodge building was sold. Millington, along with many other lodges, moved to the newly built Grand Lodge facility in Cockeysville. While members continued to pay their dues, the distance from its original location often discouraged regular attendance.

In 1998, Millington Lodge returned to its roots in Catonsville, meeting at Palestine Lodge #189 on the corner of Newberg and Frederick Road. Over the following years, the Lodge shifted locations several times-- first to the Oddfellows Lodge on Frederick Road, and ultimately to its current home in Odenton, Maryland.

Through every move and transition, Millington Lodge has remained a strong and enduring presence in the community, carrying forward the traditions of brotherhood, service, and fellowship established more than a century and a half ago.

CHARITY

The values of Freemasonry are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole through charitable giving and volunteer efforts. Millington Lodge is proud to support the following organizations:

Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Children's Home of Catonsville
South West Emergency Services

See more about our recent donation to the Children's Home of Catonsville

Millington Lodge #166 recently made a heartfelt donation to the Children's Home of Catonsville, supporting their mission to provide care and stability for youth in need. We're proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause.