Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Masonic Temple

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

1. Masonic Temple Marker

Inscription. This Masonic Temple, home of Hiram Lodge No. 7, built in 1823, was the first three-story building in Tennessee, and was at that time, the tallest building west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been occupied by Hiram Lodge No. 7 since its completion, making it one of the oldest continuing Lodges at the same location in the United States. It was the site of President Andrew Jackson's Treaty with Chickasaw Indians in 1830, and served as an observation post and hospital at the time of the Battle Franklin in November, 1864.

Erected 1984 by Williamson County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Peace • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee – Williamson County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1864.

Location. 35° 55.517′ N, 86° 52.02′ W. Memorial is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is on 2nd Avenue South south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 115 2nd Avenue South, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Franklin Masonic Hall (here, next to this marker); Ewen Cameron (within shouting distance of this marker); Original St. Philip Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John H. Eaton (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Factory Store (about 400 feet away); Harpeth Square / Harpeth Square and Historic Neighbors (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

2. Masonic Temple Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

3. Masonic Temple Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

4. Masonic Temple Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.