Upper Merion Township near King of Prussia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Freemasons of Pennsylvania
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
1. Freemasons of Pennsylvania Marker
“In remembrance of the Continental Army led by George Washington, a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and in honor of the many Freemasons who were part of the encampment at this site, the Freemasons of Pennsylvania place this monument so that future generations will know that freedom was as important in 1997 as it was in 1777 – 1778.”
Edward O. Weisser
R.W. Grand Master
Grand Lodge of
F. & A. M. of Pennsylvania
Dedicated August 24 1997
< Back of Monument >
The National Memorial Arch underwent major structural repairs during 1996 – 1997. The project was funded entirely by the Freemasons of Pennsylvania.
Erected 1997 by Freemasons of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 40° 5.542′ N, 75° 26.288′ W. Marker is near King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Upper Merion Township. It is at the intersection of North Outer Line Drive and Gulph Road, on the right when traveling west on North Outer Line Drive. Marker is on the tour road in Valley Forge National Historical Park at stop 3. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glovers Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Massachusetts Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maine (approx. Ό mile away); DeKalb's Division (approx. Ό mile away); Poors Brigade (approx. Ό mile away); Pennsylvania Columns (approx. Ό mile away); Valley Forge Hut (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King of Prussia.
More about this marker. Various symbols of the Masons appear on the front, back and sides of the monument.
Also see . . . National Memorial Arch. National Park Service website. (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
2. Back of Freemasons Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
3. Freemasons Monument and Memorial Arch
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
4. Freemasons of Pennsylvania Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
5. Freemasons of Pennsylvania Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
6. Right Side of Freemasons of Penna Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 20, 2010
7. Left Side of Freemasons of Penna Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,392 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
