In the late 1850's there was sufficient interest in Masonry in Stouffville to warrant the formation of a lodge in the area. An application was made to the Grand Lodge of Canada West, and on June 15, 1860 Richardson Lodge held its first meeting.

The lodge room was situated at Cashel, on the northeast corner of what is now 18th Ave. and Kennedy Road. It was above the livery stable and barn of an Inn. The Lodge was named after Right Worshipful Brother Francis Richardson, a Past Grand Senior Warden and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada West.

Travelling was often difficult and initiations few in the early years at Cashel, so in 1866 the Lodge was moved to Knill's Hall in Stouffville. This building was opposite what was then the post office. Meetings were held there for the nexr ten years, until a fire raised the building. Daley's Hall was the next home. It was on main St. opposite the clock tower. The Lodge remained there until April, 1955 when it moved to its present site. It was a proud occasion for Richardson Masonic Lodge finally to own it's own Temple.

The Lodge has weathered lean times and savoured prosperous ones. It has grown with our community. We still enjoy the atmosphere of familiar fellowship which thrives in a country lodge. May we continue to uphold the aspirations and ideals of our predecessors, practice and guard the landmarks they established.