Folkston in Charlton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Masonic Lodge in Charlton County

Photographed by Randy Rain, July 4, 2007

1. First Masonic Lodge in Charlton County Marker

Inscription. Traders Hill Masonic Lodge was established by dispensation March 1, 1854, one month after Charlton County was created. The first return to the Grand Lodge was made in 1855, and showed: the Rev. F.M. Smith, W.M.; R.A. Baker, S.W.; P.W.W. Mattox, J.W.; James B. Baker, James S. Strickland, R.J. McCook and J.J. Moore. The Lodge increased in membership, and was removed to old Centerville about 1870; later it was moved to Folkston, where it is now Folkston Lodge No. 196 F. & A. M.

Erected 1958. (Marker Number 024-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1802.

Location. 30° 47.791′ N, 82° 2.126′ W. Marker is in Folkston, Georgia, in Charlton County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 121 on Georgia Route 121. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folkston GA 31537, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oldest Industry in Charlton (here, next to this marker); Trader's Hill (Fort Alert) (here, next to this marker); Sardis Church (approx. half a mile away); Okefenokee Swamp

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Henry Roddenberry (approx. 3 miles away); Charlton County (approx. 3 miles away); Central Dixie Highway (approx. 3 miles away); Center Village or Centerville (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Folkston.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010

2. First Masonic Lodge in Charlton County Marker

The marker (left) stands with two other Georgia Historical Commission markers at the old road to Trader's Hill.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2008, by Randy Rain of Sanderson, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,469 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2008, by Randy Rain of Sanderson, Florida. 2. submitted on February 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.