Taylor Run in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2024
1. Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M. Marker
The New Hampshire Freemasons commemorated the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington at the redstone quarry in Redstone, N.H. on September 14, 1999. This historic mine supplied most of the pink and green granite used in the construction of the George Washington Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia.
Richard R. Schanda, M.W.G.M.
Committee Chairman
Brother Douglas L. Robertson, Sr. M.W.P.G.M.
Erected by Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1999.
Location. 38° 48.455′ N, 77° 3.925′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Taylor Run. It can be reached from Masonic Temple Driveway 0.3 miles west of Callahan Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Emblem of Freemasonry / Groundbreaking (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Masonic National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Panoramic View of Alexandria (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2024
2. Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M. Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2024
3. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
