Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pythian Temple

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2016

1. Pythian Temple Marker

Inscription. This building was built and occupied by Forest Oak Lodge #123, Knights of Pythias, Domain of Maryland, from October 2 1911 until November 11, 1970. The building was designed by Architect H. S. Kinsley, and was built by Hezekiah Day, General Contractor who was a charter member of the lodge. The cornerstone was laid on May 16 1911.

Erected by City of Gaithersburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 39° 8.558′ N, 77° 11.603′ W. Marker is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is on North Summit Avenue just north of East Diamond Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 North Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg MD 20877, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John A. Belt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Early Years (about 400 feet away); The Business of Agriculture: Cannery and Mills (about 400 feet away); Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department

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(about 400 feet away); Serving the Community's Health Care Needs (about 400 feet away); A Center of Culture and Commerce (about 400 feet away); Building The Future (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaithersburg.

Pythian Temple Marker & Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2016

2. Pythian Temple Marker & Cornerstone

Pythian Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2016

3. Pythian Temple

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2016

4. Cornerstone

K of P
Temple
1911

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.