Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Front
George Washington
First Master Masonic Lodge
Alexandria Virginia 1788
Rear
Brotherhood
The foundation of
world peace
Erected by
The Grand Lodge P&AM
State of New York
with permission of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 40° 44.94′ N, 73° 50.537′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from Avenue of Commerce west of Avenue of Progress, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in Flushing Meadows Park, a remnant of the 1964-65 Worlds' Fair. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Dinkins Circle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Column of Jerash (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flushing Meadows Corona Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Also see . . . Flushing Meadows Corona Park / George Washington as Master Mason. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.