Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009

1. Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM Marker

Inscription. Chartered on September 17, 1868 by the newly created Grand Lodge of Nevada, their first Worshiper Master was Robert W. Bollen. In early 1873 they purchased this building in a partially finished condition. It was subsequently completed in November of 1873. Dedicated and occupied. On this, their 125th anniversary, they have continuously held their meetings in this edifice.

Erected 1993 by Douglas Lodge #12 A& FM and Snowshoe Thompson Chapter #1827, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1941.

Location. 39° 0.209′ N, 119° 50.783′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. It is on Foothill Road/Main Street (Nevada Route 206) near Genoa Lane, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted on the building to the right of the right entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2290 Foothill Road/Main Street, Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada,

in the Lake Tahoe Basin,

and in Greater Reno Area.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The General Store (a few steps from this marker); Old Genoa Bar

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Jackass Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada’s First Newspaper (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillian Virgin Finnegan (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Territorial Enterprise & the Telegraph (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Genoa.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009

2. Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM Marker

Sign above marker reads:
PROVISIONS
&
Grocery Store
Coffee Sugar
Tea Syrup
FLOUR GRAIN
Canned & Dried Fruits
Candies & Nuts
Hardware &
QUEENS WARE