Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009

1. Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City Marker

Inscription.
This block at the historic core of Carson City was the site of many business enterprises since the city's founding in 1858. The longest standing structure was the Odd Fellows Hall. Here for some 95 years the following lodges met at one time or another: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons.
Rebekahs.
Eastern Star.
Pythians.
Independent Order of Red Men.
Woodman of the World. The sandstone facing and the portion of the cornerstone placed here is from the Odd Fellows building. It is native sandstone quarried at the Nevada State prison as was most of the stone used in the more historic buildings of Carson City.

Erected 1980 by Security Bank of Nevada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 9.879′ N, 119° 45.975′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker is at the intersection of East Musser Street and North Plaza Street on East Musser Street. The marker sits at the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 East Musser Street, Carson City NV 89701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carson City (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Elm

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada’s Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Nevada BB-36 (about 300 feet away); State Printing Building (about 400 feet away); Rinckel Mansion (about 500 feet away); Tribute to Nevada Miners (about 500 feet away); Felice Cohn (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.

Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City Marker and Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009

2. Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City Marker and Cornerstone

The I.O.O.F.Building Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009

3. The I.O.O.F.Building Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.