About Jethro Lodge No.45

History of Jethro Lodge No. 45 Pembroke, Kentucky Jethro Lodge No. 45 is a historic Prince Hall Masonic Lodge located in Pembroke, Kentucky. The lodge operates under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Kentucky. Jethro Lodge is part of Kentucky’s Far Western Masonic District, joining other Prince Hall lodges throughout western Kentucky in promoting brotherhood, charity, leadership, moral character, and service to the community. Through the years, its members have supported families, churches, youth programs, community activities, and fellow Masons during times of sickness and distress. The lodge carries forward the legacy of Prince Hall, whose work established the foundation for African American Freemasonry in the United States. Prince Hall and fourteen other Black men were initiated into Freemasonry in Boston in 1775. African Lodge No. 459 later received its charter from the Grand Lodge of England in 1784. This historic movement eventually spread throughout the country and led to the establishment of Prince Hall lodges in Kentucky. Today, Jethro Lodge No. 45 continues this proud tradition in Pembroke. Its members remain committed to the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth while preserving the heritage of Prince Hall Masonry and serving the citizens of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. The official Kentucky Prince Hall directory confirms that Jethro Lodge No. 45 is located in Pembroke and belongs to the Far Western District. However, I could not find a reliable public record showing its exact charter date, charter members, first Worshipful Master, or original meeting place. Those details should be obtained from the lodge charter, old minute books, or the archives of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kentucky.