Centerville in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Early Masonic Hall

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

1. Early Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. Webb Lodge No. 24, established in 1823, leased the second floor of this building owned by Israel Abrahams, Centerville merchant, and met alternately here and at Richmond until 1827. Hiram Lodge No. 42 also met here, 1846. erected by the Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Indiana 1967

Erected 1967 by the Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 49.068′ N, 84° 59.933′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is on Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 West Main, Centerville IN 47330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wayne County Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stencil House 1820 (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver P. Morton Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pike Towns (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Salisbury Court House (approx. ¼ mile away); Mansion House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); John Scott, 1793 (?)-1838 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

2. Early Masonic Hall Marker

marker as seen from the sidewalk

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

3. Early Masonic Hall Marker

marker as seen from across the street, the Old National Road

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.