Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Masonic Temple
— Colonial Williamsburg —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023
1. Masonic Temple Marker
Site of Temple of 1773
Stated meeting second Monday each month
Site of the Establishment
of the First Grand Lodge of
York Masons in the United States
A.F. & A.M.
October 13, 1778
Erected by Masonic Temple Williamsburg No. 6 A.F. & A.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1778.
Location. 37° 16.229′ N, 76° 41.919′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is at the intersection of Francis Street East and South Queen Street, on the left when traveling east on Francis Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Francis St E, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moody House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bracken Tenement (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Crump House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lightfoot House
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Also see . . . Freemasonry In Williamsburg, Virginia. (Submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2023
2. Masonic Temple Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
