Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Masonic Lodge Hall

1883

— Philomathian Heritage Plaque —

Masonic Lodge Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

1. Masonic Lodge Hall Marker

Inscription.
The Council Grove Lodge and Accepted Masons of Council Grove erected this two-story building of brick made in the local kiln. It was dedicated June 24, 1884.

In 1910 an agreement was made with T. W. Whiting to build an addition with the upper hall to be used as a dining room. The second story has been used continously by the Lodge since 1884.

Thomas White was the first Master of Council Grove Lodge #36, A.F.&A.M.

Erected by G. F. C. W. Philomathian Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1868.

Location. 38° 39.689′ N, 96° 29.373′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 West Main Street, Council Grove KS 66846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hays House (a few steps from this marker); A Well-furnished Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove National Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conn Store

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(about 300 feet away); Malcolm Conn Store (about 300 feet away); Farmers & Drovers Bank (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Council Grove (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.

Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Masonic Lodge Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

2. Masonic Lodge Hall and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.