Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Early Masonic Lodge

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2021

1. Early Masonic Lodge Marker

Inscription. Old fort near this point was site of first Masonic meetings in northern Indiana, early spring 1823, leading in October to original Wayne Lodge No. 25, ancestor of present Lodge of same name and number.

Erected 1977 by The Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 41° 5.124′ N, 85° 8.278′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker can be reached from South Calhoun Street. Located in Headwaters Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Little Turtle (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami Legend of the Sandhill Crane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wabash & Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Little Turtle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fur Traders and the Military at Fort Wayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); First Americans (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Duck Creek: Early Industry and Business Development (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photo 1. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.