observant masonry statistics






Evolution & Current State of observant Lodges



observant Lodges: Evolution & Current State

Historical Growth (2013-2025) & Current Lodge Map/List

Historical Lodge Counts (2013-2025)

(Data based on provided MRF Statistics)

36
Total Lodges
in 2013
(32 USA, 4 Canada)

43
Total Lodges
in 2016
(39 USA, 4 Canada)

50
Total Lodges
in 2019
(44 USA, 6 Canada)

50
Total Lodges
in 2022
(44 USA, 6 Canada)

56
Total Lodges
(Projected) 2025
(48 USA, 8 Canada)

Historical Growth Visualization (2013-2025)

(Data based on provided .odt document)

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Current Lodge Map & List

(Data based on MRF statistics – Apr 12, 2025)

Note: Map locations are approximate.



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Filtered Lodge List

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General Observations & Trends

(Based on combined historical and current data)

Sustained Growth

Historical data (2013-2025) shows a consistent increase in associated lodges. The current list confirms a continued presence and expansion across North America.

Wide Geographic Spread

Lodges are located in numerous US states and Canadian provinces, indicating broad reach. States like California, and provinces like Ontario, show notable concentrations.

Ongoing Activity

The presence of relatively newly constituted lodges in the lists suggests ongoing interest and establishment within the principles associated the observant movement.

Observance Styles Mentioned

While not universally applied in the source data, terms like “Traditional Observance,” “European Concept,” or “English Emulation” appeared in earlier lists, hinting at stylistic focuses within some lodges.

Dynamic Landscape

Comparing historical lists with the current data reveals both stability (long-standing lodges) and change (additions/removals), reflecting the evolving nature of Masonic affiliations.

Historical data (chart/counts) derived from provided .odt document.

Current data (map/list) based on scan of masonicrestorationfoundation.org/lodges.html on .

Map locations are approximate.