Downtown in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Antioch Temple

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. Antioch Temple Marker

Inscription. The Antioch Temple is home to the Dayton Shriner's; an organization that has been an active social influence in Dayton, Ohio since its founding in 1897. The Shriner's of Antioch Temple have actively supported local communities and have been a mainstay of social life in the Miami Valley since then.

The Temple's current building, dedicated in 1954, is a locally significant example of the Modern Movement, illustrating Modern styles such as Art Deco and Modern. The building remains virtually unaltered from its original condition and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Erected 2016 by Antioch Foundation / The Ohio Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 39° 45.771′ N, 84° 11.432′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on E. 1st Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Patricia L. Easterling House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Civil War Memorial Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Still on Patrol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 300 feet away); Montgomery County World War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Blue Star Mothers' Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Engineer's Club Of Dayton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. Antioch Temple Marker

Antioch Temple Statues image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

3. Antioch Temple Statues

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.