Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Leavenworth Masonic Building Association
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
1. Leavenworth Masonic Building Association Marker
Original Masonic Lodge chartered in Kansas in 1856. From July 14, 1856 through October 21, 1868, nine lodges were established in Leavenworth County.
Building Association chartered July 31, 1913. Cornerstone laid and dedicated May 10, 1914.
Erected 1988 by Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1803.
Location. 39° 19.076′ N, 94° 54.89′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is on Delaware Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Delaware Street, Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln at Stockton Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell (about 300 feet away); The Star of the West (about 300 feet away); Russell, Majors & Waddell (about 300 feet away); Stockton Hall (about 300 feet away); Knights of Columbus Hall (about 400 feet away); The Star of the West Saloon (about 400 feet away); Heritage Court / Celebration of the Midwest Family (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. A Brief History of Kansas Masonry. Kansas Masonry website entry (Submitted on December 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Grand Lodge of Kansas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. King Solomon Lodge #10, Leavenworth KS. Lodge website homepage (Submitted on December 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Leavenworth County Historical Society. Carroll Mansion Museum website homepage (Submitted on December 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
2. Leavenworth Masonic Temple
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
3. Leavenworth Masonic Temple Frontispiece
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2011
4. Leavenworth Masonic Temple Date
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
