Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Hall & Court House

No. 1

— Historic Main (Water) Street -Jackson —

Masonic Hall & Court House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, June 24, 2015

1. Masonic Hall & Court House Marker

Inscription.
Oldest Jackson building. Used as Court House after '62 fire. Long home of Masonic Lodge #65 F&AM.
1854

Erected by Jackson Business & Community Association. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 38° 20.891′ N, 120° 46.386′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is on Broadway near Water Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Water Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Site of 1852 Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Sharp's Drug, Ginocchio's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Hotel & Odd Fellows Hall Lodge #36 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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From the "Walking Main Street Jackson" tour brochure: Though somewhat disguised by a classical Spanish revival style over a brick classical revival building, the Masonic Hall arose in spring, 1854. As the building survived the fire of 1862, new owners Amador Lodge No. 56, F&AM rented the building to the county for "a court and two jury rooms." When the new court house was ready in 1864, the Masons reclaimed the top floor, and later purchased the second floor of Rocca's Hall.

Masonic Hall & Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, June 24, 2015

2. Masonic Hall & Court House

Viewed from across Broadway looking toward Water Street.

Photographed by James King, June 24, 2015

3. Masonic Hall & Court House

Marker is visible to the left of the door under the balcony.

Masonic Hall Sign on the Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, June 24, 2015

4. Masonic Hall Sign on the Door

Masonic Emblem image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, June 24, 2015

5. Masonic Emblem

Also on the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on July 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.