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,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally,

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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 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); The Canalway Trail: Jordan/Jordan Aqueduct and Summit (within shouting distance of this marker); The H. Dodge House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clinton Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tom's Automotive, Inc. (about 300 feet away); Cannonball (about 400 feet away). 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 109 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.