Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Prince Hall Masonry Founded in Mississippi

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017

1. Prince Hall Masonry Founded in Mississippi Monument

Inscription.
This monument marks the site where Prince Hall
Masonry in Mississippi was founded by
Thomas W. Stringer in 1867

Erected September 22, 1985 by M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge, F.& A.M.
Prince Hall Affiliation
Edgar Bridges, Sr. Grand Master

Maurice Lucas, Deputy Grand Master
James T. Chiplin, Senior Gran Warden
Matt Prophet, Junior Grand Warden
L.W. Easterling, Grand Secretary
Lee A. Frison, Grand Treasurer
J.B. Henderson, Grand Sec.-Tres. Relief Dept.

Erected 1985 by M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. Prince Hall Affiliation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1985.

Location. 32° 21.28′ N, 90° 52.714′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of First East Street and Monroe Street on First East Street. Located on the side of the Bethel AME Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Monroe Street, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Natchez Trace Corridor

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bethel A.M.E. Church (a few steps from this marker); Strong in Faith (a few steps from this marker); Governor "Turkey Runner" (a few steps from this marker); Vicksburg's First Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Happy Home (about 400 feet away); Planters' Hall (about 400 feet away); Dr. David D. Foote (about 500 feet away); Anchuca (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.

Location where Prince Hall .Masonry was founded. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017

2. Location where Prince Hall .Masonry was founded.

Monument is just to left of HVAC unit on far left

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.