Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building - Smithland, Kentucky
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N 37° 08.417 W 088° 24.401
16S E 375065 N 4111360
A Kentucky Ohio River Civil War Heritage Trail historical marker noting the significance of Masonic Hall in the American Civil War. Located at 140 Court Street, Smithland, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WMBZH8
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Turtle3863
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This building was constructed in March 1863 for the use as a warehouse by Federal forces occupying Smithland. Specifically it was used for the Commissary Department responsible for feeding the Army.

The building was also used as ahospital during the way. After the ware it was used as a Masonic Hall. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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