Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio #2-71
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
N 39° 17.992 W 082° 58.963
17S E 329032 N 4351927
At the Ross County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM6YN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
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On this site, on January 4-7, 1808, the six Masonic lodges then existent in the state met and formed the Grand Lodge of Ohio. General Rufus Putnam of Marietta was elected the first Grand Master. Because of advanced age and failing health, he declined the honor and Governor Samuel Huntington was named in his stead
Marker Number: 2-71

County: Ross

Significance of Location: Building or House

Website address: [Web Link]

Additional Coordinate: Not Listed

Bicentenial Mark: Not Listed

Additional Coordinate description: Not listed

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