Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Grand Lodge Constitution Site

First Baptist Church Site

August 8, 2021

1. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker

Inscription. This stone marks the place where, on the twenty first day of July A.D. 1875, A.L. 5875, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Dakota, was constituted and the officers installed.

Grand Officers
Thos. H. Brown, M.W. Grand Master
F. J. Dewitt, R.W.D. Grand Master
C. G. Shaw, R.W.SR. Grand Warden
H. H. Blair, R.W.JR. Grand Warden
Geo. H. Hand, R.W. Grand Treasurer
Mark W. Bailey, R.W. Grand Secretary

The First Baptist Church erected in the Territory of Dakota
It stood on this site, and was the building in which the Grand Lodge was constituted (Marker Number 579.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1875.

Location. 42° 46.541′ N, 96° 55.885′ W. Marker is in Vermillion, South Dakota, in Clay County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dakota Street and West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dakota Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vermillion SD 57069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the First Permanent School House in Dakota Territory (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark / Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confluence of the Vermillion and Missouri Rivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Cotton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Downtown Vermillion (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Baptist Church, Vermillion, South Dakota (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermillion.

August 8, 2021

2. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker

August 8, 2021

3. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.