Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Grand Lodge of North Dakota Organized Here

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2026

1. Grand Lodge of North Dakota Organized Here Marker

Inscription.

In June, 1889, representatives of
twenty Masonic lodges located in what
had become North Dakota here organized
the
Grand Lodge
of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
of North Dakota
———— • ————
This plaque was placed by the
Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota
which retained the Charter of the Grand Lodge of Dakota
A.D. 1954 — — — — A.L. 5954

Erected 1954 by Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of South Dakota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1889.

Location. 43° 42.817′ N, 98° 1.47′ W. Marker is in Mitchell, South Dakota, in Davison County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Lawler Street, on the left when traveling east on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 East 5th Avenue, Mitchell SD 57301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River

and specifically in the James River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5th Avenue & Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The World's Only Corn Palace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corn Palace Plaza (about 400 feet away); The Corn Palace (about 400 feet away); Davison County, South Dakota, Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Oscar Howe & Marilyn Wounded Head (about 500 feet away); Carl Gunderson: (about 700 feet away); Sgt. John R. "Jack" Thurman, USMC (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mitchell.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2026

2. Grand Lodge of North Dakota Organized Here Marker

On wall by entrance

Masonic Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2026

3. Masonic Temple

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.