Metropolitan was chartered in 1903 as the 146th lodge under the jurisdiction of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. Metropolitan is now based in Desoto, TX and service the communities in the surrounding areas. Metropolitan was chartered by 23 men originally located in Dallas, TX. The lodge went dark a couple of times in its 117 years since its chartering but now is thriving more than ever. The goals of Metropolitan is the cementing of brotherhood in support of the inner transformation of each individual on the divine path toward self-mastery, high morality, service, and charity. The Lodge views the improvement of the individual as the most fundamental aspect of improving society.

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Metropolitan has a fraternal bond with its members and they are united in a common pursuit of virtue. The Lodge observes traditional Freemasonry and works to cultivate an understanding of traditional societies and institutions among the brethren.