Terry Sanford in Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Phoenix Masonic Lodge #8
On March 5, 1825, General Lafayette visited the Phoenix Masonic Lodge at Saint John's Square. The lodge was located at one of the three public squares. The original lodge at this site was replaced by the current lodge, which was built in 1858. Major Robert Strange, commander of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry and Master of the Lodge, addressed General Lafayette during his visit at the lodge. Lafayette made an appropriate response and partook of refreshments. Lafayette, like George Washington and so many of the nation's founding fathers, was a Free Mason.
1757 - 2007
Erected 2007 by Fayetteville Lafayette Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Lafayettes Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1825.
Location. 35° 3.365′ N, 78° 52.783′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. It is in Terry Sanford. It is
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and 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: Phoenix Lodge No. 8 (here, next to this marker); Lafayette's Tour (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
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 15, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
