Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
1. Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana Marker
At historic Vincennes the first Lodge of Freemasons in the present State of Indiana was established, 1809, by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Since 1818 it has worked under Indiana charter as Vincennes Lodge No. 1.
Erected 1964 by Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 38° 40.712′ N, 87° 31.697′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Broadway, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Synod of Indiana of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory (about 300 feet away); Niblack Mansion (about 500 feet away); Historic Pantheon Theatre (about 600 feet away); A Legacy of Laughter (about 600 feet away); Knox County Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet
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Also see . . . A Brief History of Masonry in Vincennes, Indiana. Angelfire website entry (Submitted on December 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
2. Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
3. Oldest Lodge in Indiana Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
4. Lodge No. 1 Masonic Temple Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
