Seaford in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019

1. Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M. Marker

Inscription. Hiram Lodge No. 21 was granted a charter by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Delaware on June 27, 1866 making it the first lodge chartered in Delaware after the Civil War. Members held meetings in the adjacent Odd Fellows Hall until they constructed this two-story building. The masons moved into their new lodge, located on the building's second floor, on December 29, 1912. The first floor has been used as the city jail, police station, barber shop, and beauty salon. Hiram Lodge No. 21 has served the Seaford community throughout its history by funding scholarships and participating in community service activities.

Erected 2017 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-260.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1866.

Location. 38° 38.461′ N, 75° 36.715′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is on High Street just west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 High Street, Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mount Olivet United Methodist Church (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Old Seaford Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seaford Fire Department (about 500 feet away); Gateway to Freedom: The Tilly Escape (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Delaware Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor William H. H. Ross (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.

Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M. building across from the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 20, 2020

2. Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M. building across from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 1, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.