Masonic Village at Elizabethtown History

The Elizabethtown campus of the Masonic Village has a long, rich history dating back to 1902, when Edgar Tennis called upon the Grand Lodge to establish, finance and administer a Masonic Home.

Eight years later, the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown officially opened with 11 residents and the beginnings of a working farm and orchard. As the campus grew with new and remodeled buildings, so did the services provided and the number of residents. New facilities added over the years included a children's home, a health care center, a child care center, a Veterans' Grove Monument, formal gardens and many residences.

At present day, 1,300 employees provide nursing, personal care and retirement living services for approximately 1,700 residents. The Elizabethtown campus covers more than 1,400 acres with 10 miles of roads through the Village.