Fellowship lodge #89 of the Masonic order chartered at Marion October 8, 1850 is credited with being the oldest and established fraternal society in the county. The lodge was established by the following charter members: Robert Marron, Worshipful Master; Joseph Hopper, Senior Warden; William H. Eubanks, Junior Warden; James Askew, James M. Campbell, Joseph Huffstutler, Robert Hopper, and Robert M. Hundley. In the first charter year, membership is reported at 85 members including many of the leading and influential citizens of the county including congressmen, judges and law enforcement officers.