Jordan in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Masonic Building

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. The Masonic Building Marker

Inscription. The current building was erected in 1979 after a fire in 1976 destroyed the three-story building located on the lot. The original building, erected in 1845, was called the Union Hotel. A barn was located behind it for the Erie Canal mules.

Erected by Joshua Sorts (Eagle Scout Project). (Marker Number 2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the New York, Jordan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 43° 3.956′ N, 76° 28.414′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 N Main St, Jordan NY 13080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Central New York,

and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

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on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Flower Park (a few steps from this marker); Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); Erie Canal West (a few steps from this marker); Jordan Area Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jordan Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordon Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. The Masonic Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.