Austin in Lander County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Austin Masonic and Oddfellows Hall (1867)
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
& Austin Historical Society
2003
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 39° 29.557′ N, 117° 4.238′ W. Marker is in Austin, Nevada, in Lander County. Marker is on Main Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Main Street, Austin NV 89310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Lander County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Augustine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Austin City Railway (about 300 feet away); Austin Churches (about 300 feet away); Reese River Navigation Company (about 300 feet away); The Sazerac Lying Club (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Regarding Austin Masonic and Oddfellows Hall (1867). Lander Lodge # 8 (Austin) was one of the eight original Masonic Lodges that founded the Grand Lodge of Nevada. Prior to this, they operated under authority from the Grand Lodge of California.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.