Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

King Solomon Masonic Lodge #6

1808 - Present

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2023

1. King Solomon Masonic Lodge #6 Marker

Inscription. Originally chartered in North Carolina as King Solomon Lodge #52. Gallatin's King Solomon Masonic Lodge #6 received its charter in 1808. As a pioneer lodge, its members and others formed the Grand Lodge of Tennessee on December 27, 1813.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 261.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1813.

Location. 36° 23.413′ N, 86° 26.352′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Hume Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 354 E Main Street, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the

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Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamson and Adams Carriage Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Howard Schools (approx. ¼ mile away); Downtown Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tennessee's First African-American Civil War Volunteers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Randy's Record Shop (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blue's Jewelry Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peter Vertrees (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gallatin Public Square (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, May 17, 2023

2. King Solomon Masonic Lodge #6 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.