Bridgewater in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Western Star
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, April 4, 2021
1. Western Star Marker
Masonic Lodge chartered in 1797. Original charter signed by Dewitt Clinton and Robert Livingston. Lodge building constructed 1816.
Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 698.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 42° 52.741′ N, 75° 15.065′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street (U.S. 20) and South Street (County Route 8), on the left when traveling west on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9620 State Street, Bridgewater NY 13313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bridgewater Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Everett Holmes (approx. ¼ mile away); Bridgewater (approx. half a mile away); Ira & Joe Walker Blacksmith Shop 1798 (approx. 2.9 miles away); West Winfield (approx. 3 miles away); Memorial Park (approx. 3.2 miles away); Wheeler Complex (approx. 4.8 miles away); Gorton Turtle (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgewater.
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Photographed By Lori Paparteys, April 4, 2021
2. Western Star Masonic Lodge Building
the marker is at the far right in the photo.
Photographed By Mira Earls, September 27, 2023
3. Western Star Marker
The marker at the side of the building.
Photographed By Mira Earls, September 27, 2023
4. Western Star Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
