Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Scottish Rite in Ohio
Erected 1978 by the Officers and Members of the Masonic Lodges in the 23rd Masonic District and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 4-30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 40° 1.488′ N, 81° 35.226′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. Marker is on Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 40) east of 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 935 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge OH 43725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Signing of Declaration of Independence Memorial (here, next to this marker); Dr. Charles E. Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); Guernsey County Revolutionary Heros Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McCracken Scott House (about 800 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 800 feet away); Guernsey County Desert Storm Memorial (about 800 feet away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 800 feet away); Guernsey County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Guernsey County Vietnam Conflict Memorial (about 800 feet away); Guernsey Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
More about this marker. According to the Ohio Historical Society, this should be marker number 3-30.
Also see . . .
1. Bodies of Masonry. Brief definitions of Masonry, the Scottish and York Rites, and Shrine. (Submitted on May 25, 2007.)
2. Scottish Rite. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 25, 2007.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,877 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.