Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Hiram Lodge No. 4 F. & A.M.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
1. Hiram Lodge No. 4 F. & A.M. Marker
Chartered on December 11, 1799, by Virginia, as Hiram Lodge No. 57. It was renamed Hiram Lodge No. 4 on September 8, 1800, when the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was formed. The Ann Street lot was purchased on May 20, 1892; cornerstone laid April 1893; and dedicated on June 11, 1896.
Presented by Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons - Hiram No. 4
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Past members of Hiram Lodge No. 4 include Richard M. Johnson, U.S. vice president, 1837-41; Amos Kendall, U.S. postmaster general, 1835-40; Colonel John Allen, Grand Master, killed War of 1812; Judge George M. Bibb, Kentucky Court of Appeals, U.S. senator.
Presented by Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons - Hiram No. 4
Erected 1999 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2028.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1893.
Location. 38° 11.893′ N, 84° 52.574′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on Ann Street (Kentucky Route 420) north of West Main Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capt. Daniel Weisiger III / Weisiger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Surveyed July 16, 1773 By Hancock Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Famous Old Weisiger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / William Clark in Frankfort (within shouting distance of this marker); The Frankfort Kentucky Reel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1864 Attack on Frankfort (about 300 feet away); Early Tunnel in Kentucky / Frankfort Union Station (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
2. Hiram Lodge No. 4 F. & A.M. Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
3. Hiram Lodge No. 4
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
