First Masonic Hall Marker

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Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Masonic Hall

By Kathy Walker, October 23, 2009

1. First Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. Across the alley stood the first Masonic Hall in the state, designed by architect Hugh Roland in 1818. Marquis de la Fayette was entertained there in 1825 by Past Grand Master Andrew Jackson. The 17th General Assembly of Tennessee met there in 1827. The structure, mush used as a civic center, burned in 1856. The rebuilt hall was used as a hospital supply store by Federal troops during the Civil War.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 186.)

Location. 36° 9.813′ N, 86° 46.775′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. Marker is on Church Street 0.1 miles west of 4th Avenue North, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Located on the side of the building facing west. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maxwell House Hotel (here, next to this marker); Downtown Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth and Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Law Office (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); William Walker (about 600 feet away); Birth of Bluegrass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Nashborough (approx. 0.2 miles away); Founding of Nashville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Nashville.