Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean
Free Mason's Lodge
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Free Mason's Lodge Marker
Inscription.
Free Mason's Lodge. . This Lodge was set up in 1855 by the first president of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mr. Frederick Forth, and was called the 'Turks Islands Forth Lodge.' Mr. Forth, himself, was a member and local legend has it that President Forth may have personally lived in the building. The structure is marked with a compass, square and the letter G, which is the international symbol for the "Free and Accepted Masons." In living memory, the Free Mason's Lodge always has been located here.
This Lodge was set up in 1855 by the first president
of the Turks & Caicos Islands, Mr. Frederick Forth,
and was called the 'Turks Islands Forth Lodge.' Mr.
Forth, himself, was a member and local legend has
it that President Forth may have personally lived
in the building. The structure is marked with a
compass, square and the letter G, which is the
international symbol for the "Free and Accepted
Masons." In living memory, the Free Mason's
Lodge always has been located here. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 21° 28.248′ N, 71° 8.843′ W. Marker is in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands, in Grand Turk. Marker is on Front Street near Freemason Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sunnyside (a few steps from this marker); Crofton Coverley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Timco (within shouting distance of this marker); Todds (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victoria Public Library
3. Free Mason's Lodge, marked with a compass, square and the letter G
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 11, 2011
4. Free Mason's Lodge and Marker, seen along Front Street
Photographed By Glenn Sheffield, October 23, 2008
5. Free Mason's Lodge
Seen here with slight roof damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on June 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida.