French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

1. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina Marker

Inscription.
Organized before August 18, 1737, this Grand Lodge met in Charles Shepheard's Tavern, an early meeting place of the colony, once located on this corner.

Erected 1987 by The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of S.C. (Marker Number 10-15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 32° 46.617′ N, 79° 55.754′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Marker is located on the northwest corner of the building. The current building houses the South Carolina Bank and Trust. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry / Solomon's Lodge No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Shepheard's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); William A. Giles (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bank Building (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Broad Street Site of Domestic Slave Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark Mills Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bible Depository (within shouting distance of this marker); The Douxsaint House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . .
1. Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina. Official website of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina. (Submitted on September 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Charles Shepeard's Tavern. Shepeard's Tavern in Charleston, South Carolina, was the birthplace of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. (Submitted on September 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

2. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011

3. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina Marker

Looking South Along Church Street to it's Intersection with Broad Street

South Carolina Bank and Trust Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

4. South Carolina Bank and Trust Building

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

5. South Carolina Bank and Trust Building

Additional marker for the South Carolina Bank and Trust building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, February 13, 2010

6. Additional marker for the South Carolina Bank and Trust building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 30, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.