Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean

Free Mason's Lodge

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. Free Mason's Lodge Marker

Inscription. This Lodge was set up in 1855 by the first president of the Turks & Caicos Islands, Mr. Frederick Forth, and was called the 'Turks Islands Forth Lodge.' Mr. Forth, himself, was a member and local legend has it that President Forth may have personally lived in the building. The structure is marked with a compass, square and the letter G, which is the international symbol for the "Free and Accepted Masons." In living memory, the Free Mason's Lodge always has been located here. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 21° 28.248′ N, 71° 8.843′ W. Marker is in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, in Grand Turk. It is on Front Street near Freemason Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

in the Atlantic Ocean,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sunnyside (a few steps from this marker); Crofton Coverley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Timco (within shouting distance of this marker); Todds (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victoria Public Library

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Mary’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cockburn Town.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Miramar (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011

2. Free Mason's Lodge Marker

Free Mason's Lodge, marked with a compass, square and the letter G image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011

3. Free Mason's Lodge, marked with a compass, square and the letter G

Free Mason's Lodge and Marker, seen along Front Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011

4. Free Mason's Lodge and Marker, seen along Front Street

Free Mason's Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Glenn Sheffield, October 23, 2008

5. Free Mason's Lodge

Seen here with slight roof damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,286 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on June 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida.