Lodge #192 was chartered February 9, 1869 when the town of Abbeville was about 25 years old.

Most of the early membership, because they spoke English were called "Americans" (outsiders). Very few of the French speaking natives were interested in the Masonic Lodge.

The present Masonic Lodge was authorized on March 18, 1920. The cornerstone was laid September 4, 1920.

This information comes from the Abbeville Masonic Lodge #192 website which is
http://www.masonic-lodges.com/abbeville-masonic-lodge.html