Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Masonry in the Gold County
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011
1. Masonry in the Gold County Marker
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Masonry in the Gold County. . The year was 1850 at a location not far from here. The first Masonic Lodge meeting was held under a Charter from state of Wisconsin. Lafayette Lodge #29 was born, the years following in 1851 and 1863 a major part of which was to be known as Nevada City was destroyed by fires. By this time California was a State and a new Lodge of California Charter was established as Nevada #13 F&AM in 1851. At this location the first masonry structure was built in 1852 as a store. The 1863 fire destroyed this building and again the Lodge at a different place. This site was purchased for $1,650 and rebuilt as a store with Lodge room up stairs. The Lodge moved in 1864. A dining room/office extension was built to the right in 1901. Over the past 136 years other Masonic units/orders have also been meeting here. Royal Arch, Nevada Chapter #6, Council #62, K.T. Commandery #6, Evangeline Eastern Star #9. In honor of 150 years continuous Nevada Lodge #13 F&AM Masonic Archives.
The year was 1850 at a location not far from here. The first Masonic Lodge meeting was held under a Charter from state of Wisconsin. Lafayette Lodge #29 was born, the years following in 1851 & 1863 a major part of which was to be known as Nevada City was destroyed by fires. By this time California was a State and a new Lodge of California Charter was established as Nevada #13 F&AM in 1851. At this location the first masonry structure was built in 1852 as a store. The 1863 fire destroyed this building and again the Lodge at a different place. This site was purchased for $1,650 and rebuilt as a store with Lodge room up stairs. The Lodge moved in 1864. A dining room/office extension was built to the right in 1901. Over the past 136 years other Masonic units/orders have also been meeting here. Royal Arch, Nevada Chapter #6, Council #62, K.T. Commandery #6, Evangeline Eastern Star #9. In honor of 150 years continuous Nevada Lodge #13 F&AM Masonic Archives.
Erected 2000 by F&AM Grand Master Alvin J. Weis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 39° 15.782′ N, 121° 1.108′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on North
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Pine Street east of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located between Commercial and Broad Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Pine Street, Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
