Muskogee in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Masonic Temple
Photographed by Jason Armstrong, November 29, 2013
1. Masonic Temple Marker
In 1919 a group of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons organized the Masonic Building Association in order to purchase this property on which to erect a Masonic building. The land was formerly owned by Pleasant Porter of the Creek Nation. This early Greek-revival-style building was completed and the cornerstone laid on March 7, 1925. The Temple, complete with lodge rooms, auditorium, banquet hall, and office space, has served the needs of three Masonic Lodges, three York Rite Bodies, two Eastern Star Chapters, White Shrine, Beauceant Assembly, Order of Demolay, and Order of Rainbow for Girls. It has been used for community activities and by churches for temporary meetings.
"Prepared in cooperation with The Historic Preservation Commission of Muskogee, Oklahoma, September 1991."
Erected 1991 by The Historic Preservation Commission of Muskogee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 35° 44.968′ N, 95° 22.582′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It is at the intersection of South 6th Street West and Boston Street, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation and specifically in the Cherokee Nation. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Muskogee Lodge #28 (here, next to this marker); The Bill of Rights (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Severs Hotel (approx. Ό mile away); The First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Okie from Muskogee (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hitching Post Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Midland Valley Station (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskogee.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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