Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. Marker

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Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M.

By Bryan Simmons, July 2012

1. Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. Marker

Inscription. Hiram Lodge NO.3 of the Prince Hall Masons was founded in 1797. It is the second oldest lodge in Masonic history. The Masonic order has played an invaluable role in the development of Afro-American moral values. Social skills and leadership abilities. The oldest fraternal organization in the Afro-American community, membership in the Masonic order continues to be held in high esteem among the majority of Afro-American people.

Erected by The Rhode Island Black heritage Society.

Location. 41° 48.22′ N, 71° 24.419′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. Marker is on Eddy Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02907, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Prince Hall (here, next to this marker); The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence (approx. one mile away); Thomas A. Doyle (approx. 1.2 miles away); Marconi (approx. 1.2 miles away); Repentance for Slavery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Beneficent Congregational Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Providence (Water Street) (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Providence.

By Bryan Simmons, July 2012

2. Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. Marker

Marker can be seen under lower right window

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 180 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.