Apopka in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, February 25, 2013

1. Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida Marker

Inscription. Masonic Lodge No. 36 of the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida was established in 1856 and is still serving under a warrant issued that year. This building was erected here in 1859; the upper story has been continually used for lodge meetings. The original lower floor was used as post office, school, church and general store. Masons from miles around visited the community, which was known as The Lodge until the Town of Apopka City was chartered in 1882. In 1952, due to the effects of deterioration and highway widening, the lower story was removed and replaced. Orange Lodge No. 36 is a “Moon Lodge” and meets on or before the full moon and two weeks thereafter.
Sponsored by the City of Apopka Bicentennial Committee in cooperation with Department of State

Erected 1976 by City of Apopka Becentennial Committee in cooperation with Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-251.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 28° 40.395′ N, 81° 30.098′ W. Marker is in Apopka, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 441) and Alabama

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Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 453 East Main St, Apopka FL 32703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Armed Forces Memorial Apopka (approx. 0.2 miles away); Apopka Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (approx. ¼ mile away); Waite-Davis House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Community of Piedmont (approx. 2.4 miles away); Forest City (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lovell's Landing at Lake Apopka (approx. 3.9 miles away); Community of Lockhart (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Apopka.

Regarding Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida. Article from the Apopka newspaper. http://orange36.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Apopka-Chief.jpg

Additional keywords. Masonic Lodges

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, February 25, 2013

2. Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida Marker

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 12, 2015

3. Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida Marker

Restored marker.

Masonic Plaque to right of Main Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, February 25, 2013

4. Masonic Plaque to right of Main Marker

Orange Lodge No. 36 F.&A.M. Apopka, Florida Warrant issued January 14, 1856. The Oldest Masonic Temple in the Grand Jurisdiction of Florida. Erected in 1859 and occupied on October 21 of that year. May all the brethren who enter here forever meet on the level, act on the plumb, and part on the square.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on August 22, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4. submitted on March 19, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.