Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Masonic Temple
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012
1. Masonic Temple Marker
Inscription.
Masonic Temple. . This Masonic Temple, home of Hiram Lodge No. 7, built in 1823, was the first three-story building in Tennessee, and was at that time, the tallest building west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been occupied by Hiram Lodge No. 7 since its completion, making it one of the oldest continuing Lodges at the same location in the United States. It was the site of President Andrew Jackson's Treaty with Chickasaw Indians in 1830, and served as an observation post and hospital at the time of the Battle Franklin in November, 1864.
This Masonic Temple, home of Hiram Lodge No. 7, built in 1823, was the first three-story building in Tennessee, and was at that time, the tallest building west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been occupied by Hiram Lodge No. 7 since its completion, making it one of the oldest continuing Lodges at the same location in the United States. It was the site of President Andrew Jackson's Treaty with Chickasaw Indians in 1830, and served as an observation post and hospital at the time of the Battle Franklin in November, 1864.
Erected 1984 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Location. 35° 55.517′ N, 86° 52.02′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Memorial is on 2nd Avenue South south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 2nd Avenue South, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
