Martin Luther King in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Birthplace of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

1. Birthplace of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons Marker

Inscription. On this site a convention of delegates from the several Masonic lodges in the state of Kentucky met at Masons' Hall in the town of Lexington on Monday, the 8th day of September, 1800, to establish the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons.

Erected 1974 by Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1800.

Location. 38° 2.724′ N, 84° 29.654′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Martin Luther King. Marker is at the intersection of East Short Street and North Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on East Short Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 E Short St, Lexington KY 40507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Masons Hall (a few steps from this marker); Central Christian Church (a few steps from this marker); Fairness Ordinance (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic LGBTQ Site (about 400 feet away); Main Street Christian Church (about 500 feet away); Wolf Wile Department Store Building (about 600 feet away); Living Faith

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(about 700 feet away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Wikipedia entry on the state fraternal organization, which is now headquartered in Louisville. (Submitted on July 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

2. Birthplace of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

3. Birthplace of Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons Marker

Marker is in the left stairwell of the original Central Christian Church, built in 1893.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.