Stanton in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Stanton Masonic Lodge And School

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

1. Stanton Masonic Lodge And School Marker

Inscription. Built in 1871, just six years after the end of the Civil War, the Stanton Lodge and School enjoyed dual purposes from its beginning. Before the arrival of free public education, concerned Masons constructed the two-story building as a place to educate the community's young people, and they used the second floor for meetings. The building has accommodated a variety of community meetings since the county built a new school in 1920. Restoration of the Greek Revival building began in 1985.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 35° 27.938′ N, 89° 24.286′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Tennessee, in Haywood County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 179) and Holland Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanton TN 38069, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stanton (approx. ¼ mile away); Wesley (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bradford's Landing (approx. 5.1 miles away); Charleston United Methodist Church and Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Rev. James McFerrin (approx. 6.3 miles away); Vineland (approx. 6.4 miles away); Richland (approx. 6.4 miles away); Dancyville United Methodist Church (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanton.

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

2. Stanton Masonic Lodge And School Marker

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

3. Stanton Masonic Lodge And School Marker

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Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

4. Stanton Masonic Lodge And School

Photographed by Ken Smith, February 25, 2012

5. Stanton Masonic Lodge And School

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,293 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.