State Province: TX

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) is a non-political and non-sectarian international fraternal order established to improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, and charity in Plano TX since 1870.

We meet in the Fort Worth Odd Fellows Lodge.

Smithville Lodge #393 is a local chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) and promotes personal and social development through fraternity and community service. If you would like more information please contact the Grand Lodge of Texas. https://iooflodgedirectory.org/directory-index/index/texas/18143-texas-grand-lodge-of-texas.html

Our lodge was chartered in 1951. Smithville has a population of about 4000 people. We hold four major fundraisers annually including our very popular Turkey Dinner in November. We make contributions to our local food pantry and meals on wheels programs. We award one scholarship to a local high school student annually. Our lodge hall is available for rent.

The Thomas J Rusk Houston Heights Lodge #225 has been active over 100 years and our lodge building was recognized as a historical structure recently. Officers listed on the building cornerstone were: W. E. Sittler, President M. A. Case, Vice President S. H. Webber, Treasurer G. W. Hawkins, Secretary D. J. Holt, A. C. Morris, and C. H. Cheves, Directors. "In 1905, a group of Odd Fellows residing in Houston Heights petitioned the Grand Lodge of Texas to charter a lodge in their area. As the Hou ...

Our Junior Lodges offer youth opportunities for personal and social development through events and programs that promote community service and leadership activities.