Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Masonic Hall

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 23, 2009

1. First Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. Across the alley stood the first Masonic Hall in the state, designed by architect Hugh Roland in 1818. Marquis de la Fayette was entertained there in 1825 by Past Grand Master Andrew Jackson. The 17th General Assembly of Tennessee met there in 1827. The structure, much used as a civic center, burned in 1856. The rebuilt hall was used as a hospital supply store by Federal troops during the Civil War.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 186.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 9.813′ N, 86° 46.775′ W. Marker was in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It was in Downtown. It was on Church Street 0.1 miles west of 4th Avenue North, on the left when traveling east. Located on the side of the building facing west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Middle Tennessee.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this location: Maxwell House Hotel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named First Masonic Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Downtown Presbyterian Church I (within shouting distance of this marker); The Downtown Presbyterian Church II (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth and Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Estell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nashville Sit-Ins (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed by Kathy Walker, October 23, 2009

2. First Masonic Hall Marker

Next to Maxwell House Hotel marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,878 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.