Colfax in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Illinoistown Lodge No. 51
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2011
1. Illinoistown Lodge No. 51 Marker
A special Central Pacific train brought the Sacramento Coronet Band and fifty guests for the Dedication of this building June 24, 1868.
This Plaque commemorates 150 years of Masonic fraternity in Colfax.
Erected 2004 by Masonic Grand Lodge of California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1706.
Location. 39° 6.05′ N, 120° 57.2′ W. Marker is in Colfax, California, in Placer County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 North Main Street, Colfax CA 95713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. IOOF Hall (here, next to this marker); John Butler, Druggist (a few steps from this marker); Murphy’s Saloon (a few steps from this marker); The Railhead Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Leopold & Josephine Lobner (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Keck, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brick Building in Colfax
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2011
2. Illinoistown Lodge No. 51
Marker on the left.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2011
3. 24 North Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
