Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Masonic Hall

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2025

1. Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription. The Masonic Hall, a Quonset hut on Commerce Street, was built in 1946 by Clemon W. Outten to serve Snow Hill's African American community. It was first used as a movie theatre and music venue. Howard Showell purchased it around 1955 for a youth physical fitness center. In 1965, Prince Hall Masonic Lodge #105 acquired the building to host their meetings and community events.

Erected by Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland Historical Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 38° 10.702′ N, 75° 23.646′ W. Marker is in Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Snow Hill Road (Maryland Route 12) north of Willow Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill MD 21863, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and in the Tidewater.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Julius Johnson (here, next to this marker); Historic Western Auto Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The John Blair House

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(about 600 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Worcester County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Snow Hill Town (about 600 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial Marker (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snow Hill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Worcester County Courthouse (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2025

2. Masonic Hall Marker

The Quonset hut on Commerce Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0)

3. The Quonset hut on Commerce Street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.