History of Rufus Putnam Lodge

The Beginning

Rufus Putnam Lodge was Instituted in May of 1912 and Constituted in June of 1913. Begun by 25 men from the Wachusett area, Rufus Putnam Lodge was founded on what is believed to be the route taken by Brigadier General Rufus Putnam on his way to Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary War.