Williston in Williams County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Yellowstone Lodge #88 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 16, 2019

1. Yellowstone Lodge #88 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Marker

Inscription. Site of Yellowstone Lodge #88 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at Fort Buford, Dakota Territory under dispensation and charter from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. The Lodge was active from January 26, 1871 to June 6, 1874 and occupied the first Masonic Hall in the area which is now North Dakota.

Erected by Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1871.

Location. 47° 59.185′ N, 104° 0.28′ W. Marker is in Williston, North Dakota, in Williams County. It can be reached from 39th Lane Northwest near 153rd Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williston ND 58801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Bakken Oil Patch.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s

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Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North Dakota Masonic Foundation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Trader's Complex (about 600 feet away); Fort Buford State Historic Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Buford Historic Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Field Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Telegraph Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Infantry Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williston.

More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of Fort Buford State Historic Site.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 16, 2019

2. Yellowstone Lodge #88 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.