Old Masonic Lodge in Continuous Use
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moochie
N 28° 40.391 W 081° 30.083
17R E 451012 N 3171880
Located in downtown Apopka, this Masonic Temple was built in 1859.
Waymark Code: WM1FRE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2007
Views: 83
Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous Use in Florida. Masonic Lodge No. 36 of the grand jurisdiction of Florida was established in 1856 and is still serving under a warrant issued that year. This building was erected here in 1859, the upper story has been continually used for lodge meetings. The original lower floor was used as a post office, school, church and general store. Masons from miles around visited the community, which was known as "The Lodge" untill the town of Apopka was chartered in 1882. In 1952, due to the effects of deterioration and highway widening, the lower story was removed and replaced. Orange Lodge No. 36 is a "moon lodge" and meets on or before the full moon and 2 weeks after.
Marker Number: F-251
Date: 1976
County: Orange
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: The City of Apopka Bicentennial Committee
Website: [Web Link]
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