Annapolis Royal in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Masonic Stone of 1606
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 17, 2014
1. Masonic Stone of 1606 Marker
This replica of the Masonic stone of 1606 was presented to the Masons of Nova Scotia as a gift from the Most Wor. Bro. Roy F. Lively past Grand Master of Nova Scotia 2008-2009 commemorating the 275th Anniversary of Masonry in Nova Scotia which is the birth place of Masonry in this great nation of Canada. May we on this 275th Anniversary dedicate ourselves to carrying forward the work which those of 275 years ago so nobly began. Let us firmly resolve to be worthy of the heritage then bequeathed to us.
This stone was laid on June 2nd, 2001 by the most Wor. Grand Master of Masons of Nova Scotia, Most Wor. Bro. George A. Grant and the Brethren of Annapolis Royal Lodge No. 33.
So Mote It Be
Erected 2013 by Masons of Nova Scotia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1927.
Location. 44° 44.584′ N, 65° 31.15′ W. Marker is in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, in Annapolis County. Marker is on St. George Street close to St. James Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 St George Street, Annapolis Royal NS B0S, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Wolseley (within shouting distance of this marker); Annapolis Royal Historic District
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Also see . . . The masonic stone - Grand Lodge. ...in 1605 Champlain, the French explorer, established the settlement of Port Royal on the west side of Annapolis Basin. This settlement was the predecessor of the more noted Port Royal and Annapolis Royal, built some miles to the northward, the scene of many sieges and history making events, including the organization of the first Masonic lodge on Canadian soil. On this first site was discovered in 1827, what some Masonic students and historians have regarded as the earliest trace of the existence of Freemasonry on this continent, namely certain marks on a stone found on the site of this early
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 17, 2014
2. Masonic Stone of 1606 Marker
The replica Masonic Stone of 1606 is in the back.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 17, 2014
3. Masonic Stone of 1606 Marker
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