Lower South Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M.

Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 2012

1. Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. Marker

Inscription. Hiram Lodge No.3 of the Prince Hall Masons was founded in 1797. It is the second oldest lodge in Masonic history. The Masonic order has played an invaluable role in the development of Afro-American moral values. Social skills and leadership abilities. The oldest fraternal organization in the Afro-American community, membership in the Masonic order continues to be held in high esteem among the majority of Afro-American people.

Erected by The Rhode Island Black heritage Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 41° 48.22′ N, 71° 24.419′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in Lower South Providence. It is on Eddy Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 883 Eddy St, Providence RI 02907, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Rhode Island’s

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Narragansett Bay.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prince Hall (here, next to this marker); The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Collier Point Park / South Street Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Manchester Street Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); Manchester Street Station / The Providence River (approx. ¾ mile away); The Fox Point Hurricane Barrier / From Oil to Gas (approx. 0.8 miles away); Providence River Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Providence River Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.

Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 2012

2. Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. Marker

Marker can be seen under lower right window

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,131 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.