Anderson in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Lodge

By Barry Swackhamer, October 26, 2013

1. Masonic Lodge Marker

Inscription. The Masonic Lodge was constructed of locally made brick on this site prior to 1866. Mount Shasta Lodge No. 281 F. & A.M. occupied the building from 1886 to 1895, then again from 1934 until they sold the building to the City of Anderson in 2001. During the interim years, the building served as a furniture and upholstery store, harness shop, photographic studio, real estate office, post office, and general office building. The Masonic Lodge was demolished in 2006. The brick facade on this new building was constructed with bricks salvaged during the demolition.

Erected by Masonic Lodge No. 281.

Location. 40° 26.961′ N, 122° 17.915′ W. Marker is in Anderson, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of East Center Street and Howard Street, on the right when traveling north on East Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2889 East Center Street, Anderson CA 96007, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anderson Historic Fire Station (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Flume (approx. 0.6 miles away); California – Oregon Road (approx.

By Barry Swackhamer, October 26, 2013

2. Masonic Lodge Marker

The marker is on the brick wall at the far left.

1.8 miles away); Fort Reading. (approx. 4 miles away); Reading Adobe (approx. 5½ miles away); Clear Creek (approx. 5.8 miles away); Balls Ferry (approx. 6 miles away); Site of Reading Adobe (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

Categories. • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations •

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.