Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hiram Lodge No. 25

Grand Lodge of Delaware, A.F. & A.M.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008

1. Hiram Lodge No. 25 Marker

Inscription. By the 1780's members of the Masonic fraternity were organized and meeting locally. On December 6, 1802, a charter was issued by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for Lodge No. 96 in Newark. This was one of four Lodges whose representatives gathered in Wilmington on June 6 and 7, 1806, to form the Grand Lodge of Delaware. At this historic session the Lodge was formally warranted as Hiram Lodge No. 3. Regular meetings were discontinued circa 1827. On June 27, 1870, Masonry was restored in this community with the granting of a charter for Hiram Lodge No. 25. Members met in the Odd Fellows Hall until 1890, when they relocated to the Wilson Building. In 1926 the desire for a larger facility resulted in a move to the Academy Building on Main Street. The present site was subsequently donated by member Norris N. Wright, and in 1950, Hiram Lodge No. 25 moved to this location.

Erected 2006 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-159.)

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 year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 39° 40.927′ N, 75° 44.807′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle

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County. It is at the intersection of Delaware Ave. (Delaware Route 273) and Haines Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 East Delaware Avenue, Newark DE 19711, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also 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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John the Baptist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newark Academy (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Newark Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albert Gallatin Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Train Stations of Newark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newark United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oriental Lodge #12, I.O.O.F. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Another marker is no longer nearby. New Century Club (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Hiram Lodge No. 25. Building has 1949 cornerstone.

Hiram Lodge No. 25 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, August 3, 2008

2. Hiram Lodge No. 25

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,253 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.