Abbeville in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Old Masonic Cemetery
1869---1905
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2017
1. The Old Masonic Cemetery Marker
Side One
On this site was the first of our city's three Masonic cemeteries & served Masons and Protestants alike. It has been virtually unused since 1905, although the latest tombstone reads 1954. The earliest recorded death was 1868. A.G. Maxwell donated this land to Abbeville Lodge No. 192 F. & A. M. in 1869. The first Master of the lodge, Dr. W.D. White was buried here as were several of his children. Restoration of the cemetery began in 1997 by dedicated volunteers under the auspices of the City of Abbeville, current owner of this sacred soil.
Side Two
"When the last feeble step has been taken,
And the gates of the lodge shall appear,
And the beautiful songs of the angels
Float out on the listening ear;
Then all that seems so mysterious
Will be plain and clear as the day,
And the toils of the road will seem nothing
When we get to the end of the way"
Author Unknown
Erected by The Old Masonic Cemetery Committee & Abbeville Lodge No. 192 F. & A.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.
Location. 29° 58.295′ N, 92° 8.399′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Louisiana, in Vermilion
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Mary Magdalen Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Louisiana Story (approx. ¼ mile away); Pére Antoine Desiré Mégret (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abbeville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Est. 1885 St. Mary Congregational Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Acadian Prairie Settlement (approx. 5.3 miles away); Bancker Ferry (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbeville.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2017
2. The Old Masonic Cemetery Marker
Side Two
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2017
3. The Old Masonic Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2017.
