Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A.F.M.

December 4, 1849 - December 4, 2024

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

1. 175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A. F. M. Marker

Inscription. This plaque commemorates the birthdate & consecration of Spartan Lodge No. 70 A.F.M. by the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina.

"Freemasonry is founded on the immutable law, truth and justice and its grand object is to promote the happiness of the human race."
George Washington

Freemasonry: Where we make good men better.

Erected 2024 by Spartan Lodge No. 70 A.F.M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1849.

Location. 34° 56.928′ N, 81° 56.072′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on West Main Street west of King Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is at the far left front corner of the Masonic Temple. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 W Main St, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Masonic Temple (here, next to this marker); Downtown Spartanburg Pocket Park (a few steps from this marker); Cantrell Wagon Building (a few steps from this marker); Arthur Prysock/Ira Tucker (within shouting distance of this marker); Spartanburg Water Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Moseley/Peter Cooper (within shouting distance of this marker); Spartanburg Town Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); 156 West Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A. F. M. Marker, indicated by the arrow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

2. 175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A. F. M. Marker, indicated by the arrow

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.