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

Masonic Temple

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription.
The National Register of Historic Places
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Masonic Temple
Spartanburg
Historic District

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 34° 56.927′ N, 81° 56.068′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on West Main Street north of King, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the left front of the building to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 W Main Street, 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,

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

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Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A.F.M. (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.

More about this marker. The Masonic Temple is a contributing building to the Spartanburg Historic District

Regarding Masonic Temple. Excerpt from the Spartanburg Historic District Nomination Form:

Spartanburg's Masonic Temple was constructed in 1927 and reflects the Neo-classic style of the early 20th century. It is a three story brick building faced with stone veneer. The first story is five

Full view of the Spartanburg Masonic Temple. Marker near the left entrance indicated by the arrow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

2. Full view of the Spartanburg Masonic Temple. Marker near the left entrance indicated by the arrow

bays wide with three recessed entryways and two large rectangular windows. The first story facade has a rusticated finish. A large metal canopy decorated with a Greek fret band spans the facade. The upper stories feature rectangular windows and a recessed colonnade of engaged Doric columns. Above the third story is an entablature with triglyphs and metopes. The building is topped with a stepped parapet. Interior features include a large meeting hall and offices.

Also see . . .
1. Spartanburg Historic District Nomination Form (pdf). Form prepared by Philip Thomason, Anne Meyers, Nancy Tinker, Thomason and Associates, 1982 (Submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

2. Spartanburg Historic District. Published by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History

The Spartanburg Historic District contains a concentration of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth commercial architecture in and around Morgan Square in the commercial district of Spartanburg...The town grew slowly until the late nineteenth century. With around thirty-four contributing properties, the Morgan Square area
Photographed by E.C. Kropp, Milwaukee (courtesy of Spartanburg County Public Libraries), circa 1929

3. Masonic Temple
is historically the center of the city and its architectural character reflects a period of prosperity occurring between 1880 and 1920 when Spartanburg became a leading textile and railroad center in South Carolina

(Submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 3. submitted on March 6, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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