La Grange in Oldham County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

A Masonic Leader

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

1. A Masonic Leader Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Home of Dr. Rob Morris, 1818-88. In 1884 "crowned Poet Laureate of Freemasonry." Founded the Order of the Eastern Star. He was born near Boston, Mass., lived 28 years here. From 1861 to 1865 president of the Masonic College, located in La Grange, 1844-73. Author of many Masonic books and poems. Grand Master, 1858-59, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Died here in 1888.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 752.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 24.413′ N, 85° 22.662′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Kentucky, in Oldham County. Marker is on Washington Street east of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 East Washington Street, La Grange KY 40031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Buddy Pepper House (within shouting distance of this marker); William T. Barbour House (within shouting distance of this marker); 104 East Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Colonel William Oldham (about 600 feet away); William Berry Taylor of Spring Hill (about 600 feet away); Funk Seminary Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); James and Amanda Mount Home / J.C. Barnett Library and Archives (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

Regarding A Masonic Leader.

The Morris grave obelisk dominates Valley of Rest/La Grange Cemetery.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Rob Morris - Poet Laureate of Freemasonry. Freemasons India website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Robert Morris (1818-1888) Poet Laureate of Masonry. Phoenixmasonry website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Order of the Eastern Star. Website homepage (Submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

4. Rob Morris Poems. Mpoets website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

2. A Masonic Leader Marker

Rob Morris Memorial Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

3. Rob Morris Memorial Sign

Robert Morris Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

4. Robert Morris Home and Marker

Robert Morris Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

5. Robert Morris Grave Marker

In Valley of Rest/La Grange Cemetery

Robert Morris Grave Marker Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

6. Robert Morris Grave Marker Detail

Robert Morris Grave Marker OES Emblem Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2016

7. Robert Morris Grave Marker OES Emblem Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.