Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Burger's Tavern
By Mike Stroud, January 2011
1. Burger's Tavern Marker
This tablet
erected by the members of
Orange Lodge No. 14, A.F.M.
marks the spot of Burger's
Tavern in which the lodge
was organized on May 28, 1789
It commemorates one hundred
and thirty eight years of
uninterrupted Masonic work
A memorial of
constancy and fidelity
Founders
James Allison, Worshipful Master
William Stewart, Sr Warden Alex Cameron, Jr. Warden
George Taylor William Barre
William Leslie Edward Morgan
Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge of S.C.
From this lodge
Simon Magwood, 1805
James C. Norris, 1845-1846 Robert S. Bruns, 1871-1873
Walter M. Whitehead, 1901-1905 James R. Johnson, 1909-1911
Officers 1927
G.L.B. Rivers, Worshipful Master
Joseph H. Cannon, Sr. Warden Henry M.G. Walker, Jr Warden
A. Chambliss Connelley,P.M. Treas. Joseph H. McGee, P.M. Secy
George S. Saussy, Sr. Deacon E.Milby Burton, Jr. Deacon
Harry L. Johnson, Sr. Steward John C. King, Jr. Steward
Rev. William Way, D.D. Chaplain John J. Thompson, Tiler
Erected
By Mike Stroud, January 2011
2. Burger's Tavern Marker
Location. 32° 46.689′ N, 79° 55.839′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Located between Church and Meeting Streets. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Queen Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 54 Queen Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordinance of Secession (within shouting distance of this marker); Institute Hall / "The Union Is Dissolved!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Flagg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fireproof Building (about 300 feet away); Captain John Christie (about 300 feet away); Hibernian Hall (about 300 feet away); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (about 300 feet away); Charleston Gas Light Company (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Categories. • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations •
By Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011
3. Sidewalk view of Burger's Tavern Marker along Queen Street
By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
4. Burger's Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 4, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 583 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
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