Chartered in 1856 in the town of Ash Springs, this lodge was named for James F. Taylor (1812-1889), a leading citizen, state legislator, and mason. After the railroad bypassed Ash Springs in the late 1860s the lodge moved to the new town of Hallville, where the members built a two-story lodge hall. The first floor of the building was used for a school, while the second story was the lodge meeting place. The masons continued to operate the only school in town until 1914. Throughout its history the lodge has been a leading force in civic activities.