Statesboro in Bulloch County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Masonic Hall

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022

1. Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. Since 1940, Bulloch County Masons have been meeting in this building which bears common characteristics with other Masonic Halls. Prior to its construction, meetings had been held at this location since the turn of the 20th century. The Ogeechee Lodge #213 was formed in 1857 and its meeting building was located near the Ogeechee River.

Supported by the Jack N. & Addie D. Averitt Foundation. 2016

Erected 2016 by Bulloch County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 32° 26.85′ N, 81° 47.02′ W. Marker is in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 301) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 S Main St, Statesboro GA 30458, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1897 – 1991 (a few steps from this marker); M.M. Holland House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Statesboro Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Ed L. Smith – H.W. Smith House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.G. Raines Home (about 400 feet away); Vandy's Bar-B-Que (about 400 feet away); Blue Front (about 400 feet away); Sea Island Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Statesboro.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 8, 2022

2. Masonic Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.