Idaho City in Boise County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Masonic Temple
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
1. Masonic Temple Marker
This is the home of Lodge No. 1 of Idaho's Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
This Masonic Temple, built in 1865 is the oldest Masonic Temple in Idaho, and reputedly the Oldest Temple west of the Mississippi, still in use.
Although the building was destroyed by fire in 1865, Mr. James Pinney, a Mason himself, received permission to build this structure that same year.
This Masonic Temple is believed to be the only standing lodge which a "Grand Lodge" was formed in the United States, still in use today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 43° 49.707′ N, 115° 50.068′ W. Marker is in Idaho City, Idaho, in Boise County. It is at the intersection of Wall Street and Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Idaho City ID 83631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Snake River Plain and in Greater Boise. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Masonic Temple (a few steps from this marker); Idaho Territorial Penitentiary (within shouting distance of this marker); Boise Basin Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Pest House and County Jail (about 300
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
2. Masonic Temple and Marker, on the right
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
3. Masonic Temple
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 3, 2018
4. Masonic Temple
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
