Murphys in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Hall

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 7, 2009

1. Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. Under dispensation Ophir Lodge No. 33 Free and Accepted Masons was permitted to meet at “early candle light” in private homes within a radius of five miles. The Lodge was instituted in January and chartered May 6th 1853. Original, one-storied building erected early in 1862. Present hall built in 1902. The is one of the oldest lodges in California. It has had but four treasurers in its first 99 years of existence. B.B. Wilkins 2 years, A.H. Putney 5 years, Riley Senter 42 years, and M.H. Manuel 50 years.

Erected by Ophir Mountain Bear Lodge #33 Free & Accepted Masons.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1862.

Location. 38° 8.313′ N, 120° 27.765′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Church Street near Surrey Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 384 Church Street, Murphys CA 95247, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albert A. Michelson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stangetti – Solari – Cademartori Store (about 400 feet away); Murphy Brothers (about 400 feet away);

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Murphys (about 400 feet away); Native Sons of the Golden West (about 500 feet away); Old Segale Building (about 600 feet away); The Old Fisk Building (about 700 feet away); Jones Apothecary – Cheap Cash Store (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphys.

Masonic Hall in Murphys image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 7, 2009

2. Masonic Hall in Murphys

Masonic Hall image. Click for full size.

July 6, 2010

3. Masonic Hall

View of the The Masonic Hall looking north from Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,876 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on July 7, 2010. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.