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Masonic Lodge #19 / Samuel Saxon
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By Brian Scott, September 27, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Masonic Lodge #19 / Samuel Saxon Marker | | |
Inscription. Masonic Lodge #19
The first recorded meeting of this organization, known as Palmetto Lodge #19, took place Aug. 7, 1794, at the Samuel Saxon home, which stood nearby. Officers present were: Master, Joseph Downs; Deputy Master, Nathaniel McCoy; Senior Warden, Wm. Holiday; Junior Warden, John Wolff; and Secretary, Ezekiel Roland. Still in existance, this is the oldest Masonic Lodge in Laurens County; its minutes date from 1794.
Samuel Saxon
In 1792, this local attorney, merchant and Palmetto Lodge member conveyed the present court house land to Laurens County for the sum of two guineas. Saxon also cleared a number of surrounding acres. He served in the S.C. House 1789-91; was elected sheriff of Ninety-Six District 1791. His home was located on the south side of present East Main St., about 150 feet east of here.
Erected 1985 by Palmetto Lodge #19 and Laurens County Historical Society. (Marker Number 30-7.)
Location. 34° 29.933′ N, 82° 0.801′ W. Marker is in Laurens, South Carolina, in Laurens County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is located in the northeast corner of the intersection of East Main and Harper Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Laurens SC 29360, United States of America. | | | | 
By Brian Scott, September 27, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Masonic Lodge #19 / Samuel Saxon Marker | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Korean Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens County Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); In Memoriam (about 300 feet away); World Wars I & II (about 400 feet away); Laurens County / Laurens Historic District (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War (about 400 feet away); Watts-Todd-Dunklin House (approx. 0.5 miles away); Providence Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); William C. Dobbins Highway (approx. 6.4 miles away); Lindley's Fort / Jonathan Downs (approx. 6.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Laurens. |
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By Brian Scott, September 27, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Intersection of East Main and Harper Streets, Looking West Toward Downtown | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on October 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 441 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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