The best I can find ,and doubt it be accurate, is that the Main Organization was founded February 16, 1868 and I found a founding date for Lodge 1747 of March 15, 1868.

Does not sound realistic that only one month would pass from the start on the East coast to the South West in on month.

The lodge is active so you might visit their web site and contact the secretary.

Wishing all enough,
Dick Staeffler R-3828