Taylor Run in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Emblem of Freemasonry
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Groundbreaking
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2024
1. Emblem of Freemasonry / Groundbreaking Marker
Emblem of Freemasonry
The square, compass and letter "G" is the standard emblem of American Freemasonry.
The square teaches Masons to be honest and true in their actions.
The compass teach Masons to circumscribe their desires and act in moderation.
The "G" represents geometry and is an initial for a name of Deity. Just as geometry is central to understanding the physical world, so is God central to Masons' lives.
Groundbreaking
In 1922 construction began on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. A year later the Masonic Grand Lodge of Virginia conducted its cornerstone ceremony with more than 12,000 Freemasons from every corner of America attending. Work continued through the 1920s as Freemasons' donations grew. When completed in 1932, the 333 foot high Memorial cost nearly $4 million (over $78 million today).
In the 1920s, the Memorial was perfectly placed on the edge of "Old Town" Alexandria. Near the main railroad line, every day thousands of passengers pass by it. During construction steam locomotives delivered millions of tons of granite, steel and machinery to the job site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations
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Location. 38° 48.442′ N, 77° 3.889′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Taylor Run. It is on Masonic Temple Driveway 0.2 miles west of Callahan Drive, on the right 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: Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); The George Washington Masonic National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Washington Masonic National Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fighting Back (about 400 feet away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 2 (about 600 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Alexandria War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Panoramic View of Alexandria (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 6, 2024
2. Emblem of Freemasonry / Groundbreaking 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 149 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
