Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

In Memory of Max Meyerhardt

October 18, 1855 – March 2, 1923

— Founder of the Masonic Home of Georgia —

In Memory of Max Meyerhardt Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011

1. In Memory of Max Meyerhardt Marker

Inscription. Worshipful Master of Cherokee Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., Rome, 1885-1923; Worshipful Master of the Seventh District Masonic Convention, 1897-1923; Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia 1900-1907; High Priest Rome Chapter No. 26, R.A.M; 1893-1896; thrice Illustrious Master of Rome Council No. 15, R. & S. M.; Grand Master, Grand Council, 1917; 32° Scottish Rite Mason; Shriner.

Eminent Lawyer – Eloquent Orator – Distinguished Scholar – Defender of the Helpless – Friend of the Needy.

Blessed is the memory of our brother whose monument is the lives of the children of our Masonic Home.

Erected by The Educational and Historical Commission, Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 32° 51.967′ N, 83° 38.383′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on Nottingham Drive, 0.1 miles west of Masonic Home Road, in the median. The marker is on a brick base on the circular drive in front of the Masonic Children's Home at the end of Nottingham Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon GA 31211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory of J. Wilson Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); Macon Defensive Fortifications (approx. one mile away); General Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oak Ridge Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Unknown, But Not Forgotten (approx. 1.2 miles away); John Basil Lamar (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Oak Ridge Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Alfred Holt Colquitt (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011

2. In Memory of Max Meyerhardt Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011

3. In Memory of Max Meyerhardt Marker

The marker can just be seen in front of the Macon Masonic Children's Home.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.