Columbia in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Columbia Masonic Temple

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

1. Columbia Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected 1855 Razed 1891 Restored 1949 by the Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of California

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 38° 2.031′ N, 120° 24.1′ W. Marker is in Columbia, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street and Parrotts Ferry Road. Marker is mounted on the side of the building facing Parrotts Ferry Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia CA 95310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Cotage (a few steps from this marker); Site of Donnell & Parsons Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hon. Jesse M. Mayo (within shouting distance of this marker); Scraping the Rocks Clean (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Home for Immigrants (about 500 feet away); Hildreth Party (about 500 feet away); Wilson/McConnell House

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(about 600 feet away); Water, Precious as Gold (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Columbia Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

2. Columbia Masonic Temple

Marker is on the right corner of the building.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

3. Columbia Masonic Temple

Front of building facing Washingon Street

Second Marker on Side of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 21, 2006

4. Second Marker on Side of Building

This building is an authentic reproduction of the original Columbia Masonic Temple, built in 1854, and the meeting place of Columbia Lodge No.28 from January 1855 to December 1891. Funds for construction of this temple were furnished by the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California. The Temple, used by Masonic Lodges from all parts of California as a meeting place on special occasions, is under control of the Grand Lodge.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,131 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.