Old Worthington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Worthington Masonic Museum

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 12, 2007

1. Worthington Masonic Museum Marker

Inscription. Worthington was the center of Masonry for the central Ohio area in the early years of the nineteenth century. New England Lodge, with its original charter from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut dated 1803, is the oldest lodge in continuous existence in Ohio. This building, erected in 1820, is the oldest Masonic Temple west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Erected 1978 by The 14th District Masonic Officers Association and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 8-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 40° 5.185′ N, 83° 1.084′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. It is on High Street (U.S. 23) south of New England Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 634 High Street, Columbus OH 43085, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New England Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M. (a few steps from this marker); Doctor Longenecker Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); James Kilbourne / Worthington Hotel

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Rectory (about 600 feet away); Worthington Historic District (about 600 feet away); Their Perpetual Memorial (about 700 feet away); Veterans Fountain (about 700 feet away); Lewis Noble House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Brigadier General Roswell Sabin Ripley, CSA (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 3, 2026

2. Worthington Masonic Museum Marker

The marker has weathered but remains legible.

Marker at New England Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 12, 2007

3. Marker at New England Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M.

Worthington Masonic Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 12, 2007

4. Worthington Masonic Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,568 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.