Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
1. George Washington Marker
Front
George Washington
First Master Masonic Lodge
Alexandria Virginia 1788
Rear
Brotherhood
The foundation of
world peace
Erected by
The Grand Lodge P&AM
State of New York
with permission of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 40° 44.94′ N, 73° 50.537′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Avenue of Commerce west of Avenue of Progress, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in Flushing Meadows Park, a remnant of the 1964-65 Worlds' Fair. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals (about 500 feet away); David Dinkins Circle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Column of Jerash (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flushing Meadows Corona Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map
this page online
Also see . . . Flushing Meadows Corona Park / George Washington as Master Mason. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
2. George Washington - statue and engraving
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
3. George Washington - rear engraving
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
