Hornitos in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98

National Register of Historic Places

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

1. Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 Marker

Inscription. This restored Masonic Hall is recognized for the significant community involvement of its members from 1873 to 1930. The Freemasons owned stores and hotels, served as town and county officials, worked as miners and engineers and supported Hornitos from their farms and ranches. Their Masonic philosophy of personal improvement and community betterment created a positive influence in Hornitos.

Listed August 3, 2005

Erected 2006 by Hornitos Masonci Lodge No. 98. (Marker Number NRHP 05000.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 37° 30.069′ N, 120° 14.295′ W. Marker is in Hornitos, California, in Mariposa County. It is at the intersection of Bear Valley Road (County Road J16) and High Street, on the right when traveling south on Bear Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2875 Bear Valley Road, Hornitos CA 95325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hornitos Masonic Hall (here, next to this marker); The Plaza Adobe (here, next to this marker); Hornitos (a few steps from this marker); Old Wells Fargo Office (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); D. Ghirardelli & Co. (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hornitos.

Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

2. Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98.

The marker is on the monument to the left.

Hornitos Masonic Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lester J Letson, October 8, 2010

3. Hornitos Masonic Hall

The small set of bricks with the third marker sits to the left of the building just outside this picture.

Plaque on Hornitos Masonic Lodge No. 98 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

4. Plaque on Hornitos Masonic Lodge No. 98

This plaque is mounted on the front of the building between the two doors.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

5. Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 Marker

Plaque on Hornitos Masonic Lodge No. 98 between the two doors.
Hornitos No 98 F&AM
Chartered 1856
Cast and presented by James D Glidden, PM

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,629 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on February 21, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. 4. submitted on September 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.