Constellation Lodge, No. 26, I. O. 0. F. - Was instituted by the grand lodge of Missouri. The date of the charter is August 16, 1847. The charter members were:

Arthur Shearer

Robt. N. Anderson

Andrew Vaughn

George F. Pledge

Andrew J. Butler

Solomon Funk

Benj. M. Hawkins

Henry D. LaCossitt

Richard F. Richmond

Geo. Parker

Jacob Fever

Jno. V. Victor

Joseph Babb.

The first officers were George Parker, noble grand; Richard F. Richmond, vice-grand; George F. Pledge, secretary; Arthur Shearer, treasurer. At present writing there are about 90 members.