Port Gamble in Kitsap County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Franklin Lodge No. 5

1871-1872

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

1. Franklin Lodge No. 5 Marker

Inscription. Franklin Lodge is the oldest active Masonic lodge in Washington. It was chartered September 6, 1859 when its eight original members carried a petition by canoe to Steilacoom. The hall originally stood where the store is today. It wasn't turned around when it was moved here in 1907, so its original front entry is now on the back.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1859.

Location. 47° 51.327′ N, 122° 35.048′ W. Marker is in Port Gamble, Washington, in Kitsap County. It is on North Rainier Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Gamble WA 98364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fire Hall (a few steps from this marker); New York House (a few steps from this marker); Wm. Walker - E.G. Ames House (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Gamble General Store & Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarence R. & Lulu (Hovey) Cranmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Hall / Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Gamble Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrill S. Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gamble.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

2. Franklin Lodge No. 5 Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

3. Franklin Lodge No. 5 Marker

Franklin Lodge No. 5 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012

4. Franklin Lodge No. 5

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.