Mount Morris in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Samuel H Davis Lodge
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
1. Samuel H Davis Lodge Marker
Samuel H. Davis Lodge #96 A.F.&A.M. had a history dating nearly 150 years in Mt. Morris. It was organized some time before 1850, the exact date does not appear on the records of the society. It was reorganized and officially chartered on October 6, 1851, several years after the incorporation of the Village of Mt. Morris. In 1876 the Forreston Lodge was consolidated with Samuel H. Davis Lodge.
The lodge met for most of its existence across the street on the second floor of the old Sprecher building. If you look over your shoulder, you will see the Masonic Emblem with the date 1876. At one time in 1851, we had the oldest Mason in the world as a member of our Lodge, James Clark was Senior Warden of the Lodge. Brother Clark was made a Mason at Sunbury, Ohio in 1820, and remained a Mason until he was in his 90’s.
Worshipful Brother Harold Ross of our Lodge became Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois in 1962-69.
Most memorabilia is located in the Mounder Museum at the Village Hall.
Erected by Samuel H. Davis Lodge #96 A.F.&A.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1851.
Location. 42° 2.849′ N, 89° 26.012′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mount Morris College (a few steps from this marker); The Black Hawk War (approx. 5.2 miles away); Lorado Taft (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Black Hawk Statue (approx. 5.2 miles away); Welcome to Lowden State Park (approx. 5.2 miles away); Lincoln Highway (approx. 5.6 miles away); Illinois Lincoln Highway (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
2. Samuel H Davis Lodge Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
3. The old Sprecher Building, across the street, where the Lodge met.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
