French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Burger's Tavern
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2011
1. Burger's Tavern Marker
This tablet
erected by the members of
Orange Lodge No. 14, A.F.M.
marks the spot of Burger's
Tavern in which the lodge
was organized on May 28, 1789
It commemorates one hundred
and thirty eight years of
uninterrupted Masonic work
A memorial of
constancy and fidelity
Founders
James Allison, Worshipful Master
William Stewart, Sr Warden Alex Cameron, Jr. Warden
George Taylor William Barre
William Leslie Edward Morgan
Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge of S.C.
From this lodge
Simon Magwood, 1805
James C. Norris, 1845-1846 Robert S. Bruns, 1871-1873
Walter M. Whitehead, 1901-1905 James R. Johnson, 1909-1911
Officers 1927
G.L.B. Rivers, Worshipful Master
Joseph H. Cannon, Sr. Warden Henry M.G. Walker, Jr Warden
A. Chambliss Connelley,P.M. Treas. Joseph H. McGee, P.M. Secy
George S. Saussy, Sr. Deacon E.Milby Burton, Jr. Deacon
Harry L. Johnson, Sr. Steward John C. King, Jr. Steward
Rev. William Way, D.D. Chaplain John J. Thompson, Tiler
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1904.
Location. 32° 46.689′ N, 79° 55.839′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Located between Church and Meeting Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Queen 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. 54 Queen Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordinance of Secession (within shouting distance of this marker); Institute Hall / "The Union Is Dissolved!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Flagg (within shouting distance of this marker); Carolina Art Association / James S. Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Independent or Congregational Church of Charlestown (about 300 feet away); Fireproof Building (about 300 feet away); Captain John Christie (about 300 feet away); Hibernian Hall (about 300 feet away); Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2011
2. Burger's Tavern Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 2, 2011
3. Sidewalk view of Burger's Tavern Marker along Queen Street
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 20, 2011
4. Burger's Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
