Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Corydon Convention of Freemasons

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Corydon Convention Of Freemasons Marker

Inscription. In the home of Reuben W. Nelson two blocks east of here, eleven Master Masons representing the nine lodges of Indiana assembled Dec. 3, 1817 and called a meeting at Madison to organize a Grand Lodge.

Erected 1964 by Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1617.

Location. 38° 12.715′ N, 86° 7.514′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on North Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 N Elm Street, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blaine H. Wiseman Visitors Center (a few steps from this marker); Stately Beginnings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liar's Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); John Shields (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Conrad Music Service

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(within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor Of The Men from Harrison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Freemasons Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Freemasons Marker - Wide View

Corydon Convention Of Freemasons Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

3. Corydon Convention Of Freemasons Cornerstone

Corydon Convention Of Freemasons image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

4. Corydon Convention Of Freemasons

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,791 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.