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Masonic Lodge

 
 
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2011
1. Masonic Lodge Marker
Inscription. Chartered 1767. Building was erected in 1769. Joseph Montfort, "Grand Master of America," is buried there. 500 yds. E.
 
Erected 1966 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number E-8.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
 
Location. 36° 20.028′ N, 77° 35.672′ W. Marker is near Halifax, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 301 and St. David Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 301. Located in traffic gore. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7080 US-301, Halifax NC 27839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Carolina Constitution (a few steps from this marker); William R. Davie (approx. ¼ mile away); William R. Davie House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Owens House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonial Punishment (approx. 0.4 miles away); Halifax Colonial Jails (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of First Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Halifax Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
 
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Masonic Lodge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 28, 2012
2. Masonic Lodge Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:   1. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   2. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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