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 • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 35° 44.968′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Muskogee Lodge #28 (here, next to this marker); Okie from Muskogee (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hitching Post Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Midland Valley Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Severs Block (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas-Foreman House (approx. 0.7 miles away); State's Earliest Oil Refinery (approx. 2.1 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 2.4 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 118 times since then and 32 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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