Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

First Masonic Lodge in Meriden

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010

1. First Masonic Lodge in Meriden Marker

Inscription. Near This Site
Meridian Lodge No. 77
A. F. & A. M.
Was Instituted As
The First Masonic
Lodge In Meriden
On Jan. 1, 1851

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1844.

Location. 41° 31.91′ N, 72° 47.657′ W. Marker is in Meriden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Charles Street, on the left when traveling north on Broad Street. Located next to the Broad Street Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meriden CT 06450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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 New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Meriden / Meriden (a few steps from this marker); Meriden Korea – Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Count Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriden Spanish American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 201st Anniversary of the Marine Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gold Star Association Memorial (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meriden.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010

2. First Masonic Lodge in Meriden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.