Lodge 749 meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month (except December, when we meet only on the 2nd Tuesday)
Lodge 749's Meeting Room is one of our proudest features. Officers occupy each of the four corners, while members are seated along the walls. At the center of the room stands the altar, illuminated by a lighted star above.
View from Exalted Ruler's corner
Friday nights are dinner nights at Lodge #749, where you’ll find some of the best home-cooked meals in all of Lafayette County.
Come on by, say hello, and get to know a wonderful group of people. We’d love to have you join us!
Built around 1846, our building originally housed the Fifth Branch Bank, making it one of Lexington, Missouri’s oldest buildings still in use today. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks established Lodge #749 in 1901, and by 1904, the Lexington Elks had moved into this historic Main Street building, where we’ve been ever since.
Over the years, Lodge #749 has been an important part of our community. For more than a century, the Lexington Elks have supported local youth programs, public safety efforts, holiday meals, scholarships, and countless charitable initiatives. A major part of our mission has always been service to veterans—providing meals, holiday support, donation drives, hospital visits, and partnering with Missouri Elks Veterans' programs to ensure those who served are never forgotten. That commitment continues today, with year-round outreach and hands-on support for veterans and their families.
The lodge has also been a social hub for generations. Beyond our historic meeting rooms, the property features a swimming pool that has long been a favorite summer gathering spot for families and members alike.
Today, the Lexington Elks continue the traditions of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity, along with fellowship, patriotism, and community service, which have defined Lodge #749 for more than a century—honoring our past while building a strong future for Lexington.