William Penn Annex West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Brother George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, first President of the United States, and member of Alexandria Lodge (Fairfax County, Virginia), shows his Masonic Apron to Brother Benjamin Franklin, diplomat who negotiated French involvement in our independence, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Master of the Loge Les Neuf Soeurs, in Paris. It was a gift from Brother General Lafayette, member of the Loge Contrat Social of Paris, who represented the French government and their commitment to American independence.
Erected 2017 by Shekinah-Fernwood Lodge, No. 246.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 39° 57.208′ N, 75° 9.789′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex West. Marker is on North Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) north of John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 611
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Masonic Temple (a few steps from this marker); Philadelphia (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Temple Philadelphia (a few steps from this marker); Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); General George McClellan / Major General John Fulton Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna E. Dickinson (within shouting distance of this marker); General George B. McClellan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
