Terry Sanford in Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Phoenix Lodge No. 8

A.F. & A.M.

— 1793 - 1993 —

Phoenix Lodge No. 8 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2026

1. Phoenix Lodge No. 8 Marker

Inscription. In commemoration of 200 years since the setting of the original cornerstone of the Masonic Hall

Richard G. Moore
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of North Carolina
A.L. 5993 A.D. 1993
We dedicate this stone to all Masons, especially the original members of Phoenix Lodge No. 8, who through their faith, hope and charity gave us this place.

Phoenix Lodge was originally named Union Lodge, was established in 1788, first met on this site, then known as St. John's Square in 1793.

Erected 1993 by Grand Lodge of North Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 35° 3.366′ N, 78° 52.782′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. It is in Terry Sanford. It is on Mason Street east of Arch Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 Mason St, Fayetteville NC 28301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South

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specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: Lafayette's Tour (here, next to this marker); Phoenix Masonic Lodge #8 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Phoenix Masonic Lodge #8 (here, next to this marker); Henry F. Shaw Cross Creek Linear Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Plummer Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cornwallis (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Henry F. Shaw Cross Creek Linear Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Newberry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2026

2. Phoenix Lodge No. 8 Marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2026

3. Phoenix Lodge No. 8 Marker

The Masonic Temple in Fayetteville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2026

4. The Masonic Temple in Fayetteville

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.