Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM

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Zion Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M.
Formation27 Apr 1764
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  • Detroit, Michigan
    United States of America
Coordinates 42°20′29″N83°03′37″W / 42.3414194°N 83.0601556°W / 42.3414194; -83.0601556
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Michigan (District #029A)
WebsiteZion Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M. [1]
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Zion Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons (F. & A.M.), commonly known as Zion No. 1, is a Masonic lodge, or Blue Lodge, that confers the three degrees of Freemasonry, specifically: Entered Apprentice (EA), Fellowcraft (FC), and Master Mason (MM).

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Freemasonry came to the Great Lakes region in the 1700s, with Zion Lodge No. 1 Free and Accepted Masons (F&AM) being the earliest documented Lodge west of the Allegheny Mountains. It began as a Military Lodge attached to the British 60th Royal American Regiment of Foot in Detroit, and was warranted in Detroit on Friday April 27, 1764, by the Provincial Grand Lodge of New York. [2]

Over its history the lodge has met in many different locations, from a rustic fort blockhouse (1764), to the private residences of Worshipful Master James Donaldson [3] (1794), Bro. James McDonnell (1802), [4] or Bro. John Palmer (1807), [5] and then to Detroit's first purpose built Masonic building (1896) located at First St. and Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit. [6] Since 1926, the Regular Communication meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday Monthly at 7:00 PM (except when dark during July and August), [7] in the Greek Ionic Lodge room, located on the 5th floor Center (5C) of the Ritual Tower in the Detroit Masonic Temple, the world's largest Masonic Temple, [8] at 210 feet tall, 1,037 rooms, and 550,000 sq. feet. Zion Lodge No. 1 has called the Greek Ionic Lodge room, and the Detroit Masonic Temple, home since the temple first opened in 1926.

Zion Lodge No. 1 as an organization is older than the United States of America (1776), State of Michigan (1837), or Grand Lodge of Michigan (1826) which it helped to form. As of 2024, Zion Lodge No. 1 founded in 1764 is the second oldest extant institution operating in the City of Detroit (with Detroit founded 24 Jul 1701), [9] after Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit established on 26 Jul 1701, which itself is the second oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic parish in America. [10]

History

Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM is the earliest documented Masonic Lodge west of the Allegheny Mountains that was warranted in Detroit on April 27, 1764, by George Harison, Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of New York, with Lt. John Christie (1740–1782) of the 2nd Battalion, 60th Royal American Foot Regiment as its first Worshipful Master, Sampson Fleming (1757–1791) Commissary of 60th Regiment as Senior Warden, Josias Harper surgeon's mate with the 80th regiment as Junior Warden. Lodge No. 1 at Detroit (later Zion Lodge) held its first meeting "in a blockhouse of Fort Pontchartrain with a gathering of a few civilians and members of the 60th Royal American Foot Regiment." [11] Thirty years later, Zion Lodge No. 10 (now No. 1) was warranted in 1794 for work in Detroit, [12] and it was in this year that "the Detroit Masons first adopted the name Zion Lodge." [13] The next two short-lived lodges established in the territory were also Military Lodges, Harmony Lodge in Detroit (1764-1766) associated with the British 60th Regiment, and St. John's Lodge No. 15 on Mackinac Island (1782-1813) associated with the British 84th Regiment.

The British military surrendered Fort Pontchartrain in July 1796 after the signing of the Jay Treaty. The original Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit was destroyed by fire, along with most of Detroit, in the Great Fire of July 1805.

As the first Masonic lodge in the region, Zion Lodge No. 1 drew its membership from across the region at a time when “many of the members of Zion Lodge prior to 1796 had resided in what is now the Canadian side of the [Detroit] River,” including WM James Donaldson [14] and Bro. Joseph Rowe residing in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. [15] As the population grew in the territory and Master Masons proliferated, Zion Lodge No. 1 and its membership “sponsored and supported [other Master Masons in their desire to create] additional Lodges in Upper Canada and Michigan." [16] In Upper Canada “Zion Lodge mothered Lodges at River La Tranche and Amherstburgh.” [17] In Lower Canada, Zion Lodge “encouraged the establishment of a Royal Arch Chapter, Monroe Chapter No. 1, R.A.M. which was organized April 21, 1818.” [18] "In addition [Zion Lodge] supported the founding of other Blue Lodges, including "Detroit Lodge No. 337 (now No. 2), Oakland Lodge No. 343 in Pontiac, Menomonie Lodge No. 374 in Green Bay (then a part of the Territory) and Monroe Lodge No. 375 in Monroe." [19]

In September 1817 "the University of Michigan was assisted in its formation by Zion Lodge and its members" [20] that provided financial support for the newly created university, an action championed by Judge Augustus B. Woodward, Reverend John Monteith, and Father Gabriel Richard. [21] On 15 Sep 1817, Zion Lodge met and subscribed the sum of $250 ($5,905 adjusted value in 2024) in aid of the University of Michigan, [22] payable in the sum of $50 per year. Of the total amount subscribed to start the university, two-thirds came from Zion Lodge and its members. [23]

After 62-years of operating under warrants and charters from Grand Lodges hundreds of miles away, "five Lodges laid plans for a Grand Lodge in the Territory [of Michigan] to handle the growing plans for Masonry in the area." [24] “Eleven delegates representing Zion, Detroit, Menomanie and Monroe Lodges met in a convention in Detroit, convened specifically for the purpose of organizing a Grand Lodge." "On June 24, 1826 the Grand Lodge of Michigan was established in Detroit." [25] A few month later "Lewis Cass, Territorial Governor and Past Grand Master of Ohio, was elected to be [Michigan's] first Grand Master. On December 27, 1826, the Grand Lodge Officers were duly installed by Most Worshipful Brother Lewis Cass, who as a Past Grand Master of Ohio was fully competent to do this work." [26]

Over the course of its 260+ year history, Zion Lodge No. 1 has had to temporarily suspended its operations twice, [27] first during the War of 1812 suspended between 1812 and 1816, and second resulting from the Morgan Affair (1826), during which time Michigan "Grand Master Cass ordered Masons to suspend their meetings in 1829" [28] "during the anti-masonic agitation on 1829–1845, but each time its functions were resumed." [29]

Zion Lodge No. 1's charitable focus is on assistance and relief for Brothers and their families, primarily though the Jeremiah Tumey & Grand Lodge fund, and the Earl Drew Wheelchair Ramp Fund, while also supporting local Detroit community charitable organizations, including: Special Olympics, Forgotten Harvest, Autism And Us, and Sacred Heart Church.

Zion Lodge No. 1's provides relief to its membership via the Jeremiah Tumey & Grand Lodge 501(c)(3) fund, used to issue grants to its distressed brothers, widows and orphans, [30] and support the scholarship of its members children attending University or Community College. The fund, originally created in 1947 (with IRS ruling year of 1963), [31] is named for its grantor, Bro. Jeremiah Tumey (1863–1944), who worked as a farmer, carpenter, and builder, and was a member of Friendship Lodge No. 417 (later consolidated into Zion Lodge No. 1).

Zion Lodge No. 1's Earl Drew Wheelchair Ramp Fund provides funding and volunteer manpower from Zion Lodge No. 1, Aries Grotto, and the selfless and charitable members from other lodges including Unity Lodge No. 28 PHA, for building wheelchair ramps "for the physically disadvantaged to facilitate their entry/exit from their residences" [32] within the Metro Detroit area. This program is named after Bro. Earl K. Drew (1914–2000), who was a member of Phoenicia Lodge No. 531 (later consolidated into Zion Lodge No. 1) and Aries Grotto MOVPER. The program began ca. 1974 "with a simple act of kindness by one man when his friend lost full use of his foot following surgery, and was in need of help entering and exiting his home. This one act lead to requests for help by others, and thus the Earl Drew program was born and continues to this day," [33] building over 250 ramps since 1974.

Zion Lodge No. 1 provides Masonic Funeral Service and Graveside Burial Rituals for its Master Mason members in good standing, [34] carried out at the request of a Master Mason or his family. [35] The dignified and solemn ceremony is meant to honor the life and legacy of its membership, and provide "comfort and solace" to those mourning. [36] It is one of the few Masonic ceremonies that are performed publicly.

In mid-February, the month that celebrates US President George Washington's Birthday, Zion Lodge No. 1 holds the WB George Washington Ceremony in front of the 'George Washington as Master Mason' statue created by American sculptor Donald De Lue (1897–1988), which was "presented to the city of Detroit by the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan May 21 1966 in Commemoration of Ten Centuries of Freemasonry," [37] where the statue is located just outside of the historic Mariners' Church of Detroit. The wreath laying ceremony honors "Brother President Washington and his Masonic legacy," [38] and has been an annual event celebrated by Zion Lodge No. 1 since February 2008. [39]

List of Charters

Over its 260+ year history, Zion Lodge has operated under different names and lodge numbers, seven charters/warrants, and five jurisdictions. [40]

List of charters related to Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM.

Lodge Name & NumberCharter Warrant Year(s)Charter Warrant DateJurisdiction
No. 1 at Detroit1764–17941764 Apr 27Grand Lodge of England by Provincial Grand Lodge of New York
Zion Lodge No. 10 (renumbered)1794–18061794 Sep 07Provincial Grand Lodge of Lower Canada at Quebec
Zion Lodge No. 1 at Detroit1806–18121806 Sep 03Grand Lodge of New York
Suspended Activities1812–1816NAWar of 1812
Zion Lodge No. 62 (renumbered)1816–18191816 Apr 15Grand Lodge of New York
Zion Lodge No. 3 (renumbered)1819–18261819 Jun 04Grand Lodge of New York
Zion Lodge No. 11826–18291826 Jun 24Grand Lodge Territory of Michigan
Suspended Activities1829–1844NAAnti-Masonic Period
Zion Lodge No. 99 (renumbered)1844–18451844 Jun 13Grand Lodge of New York
Zion Lodge No. 11845–present1845 Jun 05Grand Lodge of Michigan

List of Lodge Locations

List of lodge locations of Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM. [41]

YearsLocationAddress
1764–1783Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit (aka Fort Detroit)Larned St., Griswold St., Washington Blvd., and the Civic Center
1783-1880New Hall174-178 Griswold St. and State St.
1794Private Residence of James DonaldsonUnknown
1802Private Residence of James McDonnellUnknown
1804-1805Tavern (John Dodemeade)Ste. Anne St.
1807Private Residence of John PalmerUnknown
1817-1818Steamboat Hotel (Benjamin Woodworth)Woodbridge and Randolph St.
1823-1842Old Council HouseRandolph St. and Jefferson Ave.
1842-1852Detroit Encampment (Newberry Building)Cass St. and Jefferson Ave.
1852-1881Masonic Hall131-135 Jefferson Ave.
1881-1882Hilsendegen Hall52-69 Monroe Ave. and Randolph St.
1882-1883Kermott's Hall208 Woodward Ave. and Wilcox Ave.
1884-1887Masonic Hall263-265 Michigan Ave.
1887-1894Scottish Rite Cathedral99 Lafayette Ave., between Cass Ave. and First St.
1894-1896Philharmonic Hall42 Lafayette Blvd.
1896-1926Masonic TempleLafayette Blvd. and First St.
1926-PresentDetroit Masonic Temple434, 450, 500 Temple St.

List of Past Masters

List of past masters of Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM (1764–1900). [42]

YearPast MasterLife DatesOccupation
1764Christie, Lieut. John1740–1872Military; British soldier
1767Fleming, Sampson1757–1791Military; British commissary
1794Donaldson, James ????-1801Military; Businessman; Tavern keeper; Inn keeper;
1795Donaldson, James ????-1801Military; Businessman; Tavern keeper; Inn keeper;
1796May, James Louis1756–1829Chief Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1797May, James Louis1756–1829Chief Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1798Heward, Hugh ????-1803British fur trader
1798Donaldson, James ????-1801Military; Businessman; Tavern keeper; Inn keeper;
1799Donaldson, James ????-1801Military; Businessman; Tavern keeper; Inn keeper;
1800Heward, Hugh ????-1803British fur trader
1801McDonnell, James ????-????Unknown
1802Scott, Dr. William McDowell1782-1816Medical; Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1803Scott, Dr. William McDowell1782-1816Medical; Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1803Abbott, Robert1770-1852Politician
1804Abbott, Robert1770-1852Politician
1804Dodemeade, John (Master pro tem) ????-1812Businessman; Tavern keeper; Politician; Trustee of Detroit
1804Scott, Dr. William McDowell1782-1816Medical; Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1805Smyth, Richard1784-1836Tavern keeper; Justice of the Peace
1805Abbott, Robert1770-1852Politician
1806Tuttle, Christopher ????-1811Military
1806Abbott, James1776-1858Politician; Trustee of Detroit
1807Abbott, James1776-1860Politician; Trustee of Detroit
1808Abbott, James1776-1861Politician; Trustee of Detroit
1809Scott, William McDowell1782-1816Justice, Court of Common Pleas
1810Day, Dr. Sylvester1778-1851Medical; Military; US Army surgeon;
1811Day, Dr. Sylvester1778-1851Medical; Military; US Army surgeon;
1811Eastman, Capt. Jonathan1772-1836Military;
1812Eastman, Capt. Jonathan1772-1836Military;
1813-1815Suspended ActivitiesNAWar of 1812
1816Day, Dr. Sylvester1778-1851Medical; Military; US Army surgeon;
1817Day, Dr. Sylvester1778-1851Medical; Military; US Army surgeon;
1818Macomb, Gen. Alexander1782-1841Military
1819Whitney, Andrew Griswold1786-1826Politician; Mayor;
1820Whitney, Andrew Griswold1786-1826Politician; Mayor;
1821Wing, Austin Eli1792-1849Politician
1822Wing, Austin Eli1792-1850Politician
1823Wing, Austin Eli1792-1851Politician
1824Whiting, Dr. John Leffingwell1793-1880Medical; Politician
1825Waite, Obed1766-1845Architect
1826Hunt, Henry Jackson1786-1826Mayor of Detroit; Politician; Businessman
1827Gray, Elliott1795-1839Treasurer of Wayne County; Businessman
1828Schwartz, John E. ????-1854Adjutant-General; Military
1829Dean, Henry ????-????Unknown
1830-1843Suspended ActivitiesNAAnti-Masonic Period
1844Schwartz, John E. ????-1854Adjutant-General; Military
1845Thompson, David1802-1864Politician; Commissioner; Alderman
1845Williams, Ezra1790-1861Politician; Justice of Peace
1846Forsythe, Robert A.1798-1849Military;
1847Williams, Alpheus Starkey1810-1878Military; Lawyer; Politician
1848Lister, William M.1811-1887Bookkeeper
1849Abbott, John S.1815-1866Lawyer
1850Pettys, Daniel C.1805-1883Farmer
1851Pettys, Daniel C.1805-1883Farmer
1852Davis, George ????-????Unknown
1852Lovett, John ????-????Unknown
1853Anderson, Daniel1823-1888Rail transportation
1854Brodie, Dr. William1823-1890Medical; Education; Founder Detroit Medical Society
1855Brodie, Dr. William1823-1890Medical; Education; Founder Detroit Medical Society
1856Anderson, Daniel1823-1888Rail transportation
1857Anderson, Daniel1823-1888Rail transportation
1858Batwell, Dr. Edward1828-1899Medical;
1859Gorton, Dr. John C.1806-1864Medical; Politician;
1860Anderson, Daniel1823-1888Rail transportation
1861Young, Charles M. ????-????Businessman; Young & Benster;
1862Morrow, Gen. Henry Andrew1829-1891Judge; Politician; Military; General;
1863Allen, Elbridge G. ????-????Businessman; Lumber;
1863Noble, Garra B.1816-1897Businessman;
1864Allen, Elbridge G. ????-????Businessman; Lumber;
1865Allen, Elbridge G. ????-????Businessman; Lumber;
1866Johnson, Hugh1832-1903Businessman; Carriage Manufacturer;
1867McGregor, Thomas1828-1903Businessman; Boiler Manufacturer;
1868McGregor, Thomas1828-1903Businessman; Boiler Manufacturer;
1869Brow, Andrew J.1830-1905Businessman; Art supplier; Dean, Brow & Godfrey;
1870Brow, Andrew J.1830-1905Businessman; Art supplier; Dean, Brow & Godfrey;
1871Hosie, Alexander ????-????Clerk; Notary Public;
1872Hosie, Alexander ????-????Clerk; Notary Public;
1873Lewis, John L.1844-1927Military; Accountant;
1874Lewis, John L.1844-1927Military; Accountant;
1875Lewis, John L.1844-1927Military; Accountant;
1876Lewis, John L.1844-1927Military; Accountant;
1877Hawes Sr., Frederick William1844-1894Rail transportation
1878Hawes Sr., Frederick William1844-1894Rail transportation
1879Vaughn, Frank B.1846-1908Businessman; Roofing contractor;
1880Vaughn, Frank B.1846-1908Businessman; Roofing contractor;
1881Johnson, Hugh1832-1903Businessman; Carriage Manufacturer;
1882Johnson, Hugh1832-1903Businessman; Carriage Manufacturer;
1883Rooks, Alfred W.1847-1898Rail transportation
1884Austin, Richard R.1838-1924D. M. Ferry & Co.
1885Ormerod, Jonathan W.1836-1889Carpenter; Rail transportation
1886Burton, Capt. James Covel1830-1915Insurance Industry; Marine;
1887Brown, Ross1844-1925Insurance Industry
1888Brown, Ross1844-1925Insurance Industry
1889Purdie, James ????-1929Unknown
1890Purdie, James ????-1929Unknown
1891Cartwright, John Henry1847-1907Unknown
1892Goudie, George A. ????-1925Unknown
1893Waterfall, Edward A.1862-1922Insurance Industry
1894Smith, Simeon1862-1921Steel Industry
1895Dresser, Julius Alanson1849-1923Civil engineer; Accounting;
1896Shaw, George Russell1850-1926Attorney
1897Ross, Delmar C.1858-1938Rail transportation
1898Drywood, George Thomas1859-1931Tool maker
1899Pool, Jay Foster1869-1955Dentist
1900Murray, Robert H.1853-1942Real Estate; Singer

List of Famous Members

List of famous members, and honorary members (*), of Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM. [43]

NameLife DatesOccupation
Cass, Lewis1782–1866Governor of Michigan Territory
DeLorean, John Z.1925–2005Automobile Businessman
Deutsch, Adolph1881–1968Banker
Gilmore, Horace Weldon1918–2010US District Judge
Heineman, David Emil1865–1935Politician; Designer of City of Detroit Flag
Macomb Jr., Alexander1782–1841US General
Palmer, Thomas Witherell1830–1913US Senator
Poling, Harold Arthur1925–2012Automobile Businessman
Sibley, Solomon1769–1846First Mayor of Detroit
Williams, Alpheus Starkey1810–1878Union General; US Congressman
Woodward, Augustus B.1774–1827First Chief Justice of Michigan Territory
*Fead, Louis H.1877–1943Justice, Mich. Supreme Court
*Ford, Henry1863–1947Automobile Businessman
*Ruthven, Dr. Alexander Grant1882–1971Professor; President, Univ. of Mich.

List of Famous Members Street Names

List of famous members of Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM who have had streets named after them (A-W). [44]

StreetNameLife DatesOccupation
Abbott St. Abbott, Robert 1770 -1852Fur trader; Politician;
Askin St.Askin (Erskine) family, John Sr. and John Jr.;N/ABritish fur trade; Businessmen
Bates St. Bates, Frederick 1777–1825Attorney; Politician; Postmaster;
Brush St. Brush, Capt. Elijah 1773–1813Commander; Lawyer; Mayor;
Brevoort Pl.Brevoort, Capt. Henry Bregaw1775–1858Military; Silver Star Metal;
Campeau St.Campeau, Joseph1769–1863Businessman; Real Estate;
Canfield Ave.Canfield, Maj. Augustus1854–1932Military;
Caniff Ave.Caniff, Abraham C.1791–1876Judge;
Cass Ave. Cass, Gen. Lewis 1782–1866Military; Politician; Governor;
Conant Ave.Conant, Harry Armitage1844–1925Politician;
Cook St. Cook, Levi 1792–1866Businessman; Mayor;
Davenport Ave.Davenport, Samuel T.1790-1821Attorney;
Erskine St.Erskine (Askin) family, John Sr. and John Jr.;N/ABritish fur trade; Businessmen
Farmer St.Farmer, John1798-1859Education; Cartographer;
Forsyth St.Forsyth, Robert A.1798-1849Military;
Harvey St.Harvey, John1835-1905Businessman; Pharmacist;
Henry St.Sibley, Henry Hastings1811-1891Son of Solomon Sibley; Businessman; Fur trader; Politician;
Howard St.Howard, Leuit. Joshua A.1793-1868Military;
Hunt St.Hunt, Henry Jackson1819-1889Politician; Mayor;
Jones St.Jones, De Garmo1787-1846Military; Politician; Mayor;
Kercheval St.Kercheval, Benjamin Berry1793-1855Businessman; Banker; Politician; Senate;
Kirby Ave.Kirby, Donald M. ????-????Unknown;
Leib St.Lieb, John Lewis1760-1838Politician; Chief Justice Detroit;
May St.May, James1800-1806Military; Politician;
McDougall Ave.McDougall, George1806-1818Military; Lawyer;
Meldrum Ave.Meldrum, George1737-1817Businessman;
Macomb St.Macomb, Gen. Alexander1782-1841Military;
Meldrum Ct.Meldrum, George1737-1817Businessman;
Palmer Ave.Palmer, John1796-1871Businessman;
Piquette St.Piquette, Jean Baptiste1809-1851Silversmith; Jeweler;
Sibley St.Sibley, Solomon1769-1846Lawyer; Politician; Mayor;
Sproat St.Sproat-Sibley, Sarah Whipple1782-1851Wife of Solomon Sibley;
Strong Ave.Strong, Col. David1744-1801Military;
Tumey Ave.Tumey, Jeremiah1863–1944Farmer; Carpenter;
Visger Ave.Visger, Jacobus1770-1823Businessman; Judge;
Visger St.Visger, Jacobus1770-1823Businessman; Judge;
Whitney Ave.Whitney, Andrew Griswold1786-1826Politician; Mayor;
Witherell St.Witherell, James1759-1838Justice; Military;
Woodward Ave.Woodward, Judge Augustus Brevoort1774-1827Chief Justice Michigan Territory;

List of Historical Markers and Monuments

List of Historical Markers related to Zion Lodge No. 1 F&AM.

Selected Bibliography

Great Lakes Masonic Conclave Historical Souvenir 1764–2014. Detroit : Zion Lodge No.1 F. & A.M., 2014.

Morang, GN. Hunting for manuscripts. 1901. Available: https://dr.library.brocku.ca/bitstream/handle/10464/4848/huntingformanuscripts1901.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Nichols, Kevin H., "Frontier Freemasons: Masonic Networks Linking The Great Lakes To The Atlantic World, 1750–1820" (2020). Wayne State University Dissertations. 2500. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/2500

One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary: Zion Lodge No. 1 F. & A. M. 1764–1914. Chartered April 27, 1764. [Detroit?, 1914]. Available: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015024478466&seq=1

Smith, J. Fairbairn and Fey, Charles. History of Freemasonry in Michigan (Vol. 1). Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Mason of Michigan, Michigan, 1963. Available: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015071414471&seq=1

Smith, James Fairbairn. Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan: Romantic Development of the Meeting Place of Detroit Freemasons from Rugged Block House in 1764 to Largest and Most Beautiful Masonic Temple in the Entire World. Detroit: s. n., 194-?. Available: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015071313293&seq=7

State of Michigan Masonic Grand Lodge Proceedings. George Washington Masonic Memorial Collections, 2024. Available: http://gwm.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/GWM~35~35

Zion Lodge Number One is Celebrating its Two Hundredth Anniversary from Seventeen Sixty Four to Nineteen Sixty Four. Detroit, Mich.: Zion Lodge No. 1, 1964. Available: https://detp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1419904/one

Zion Lodge No. 1 Minutes of Meetings, Dec. 19, 1794 – Mar. 2, 1829. 5 volumes; Detroit Public Library, Burton Historical Collection (74D4 366.1 Z6H6); Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada Library and Archives (Hamilton, ON). Available: https://search.worldcat.org/title/23304540

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The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Indiana is one of two statewide organizations that oversee Masonic lodges in the state of Indiana. It was established on January 13, 1818. In 2016 the number of Freemasons in the Grand Lodge of Indiana was 55,553 amongst its 394 separate lodges, currently making it the sixth largest Masonic jurisdiction in the U.S. The Grand Lodge of Indiana's offices and archives are located in the Indianapolis Masonic Temple. The historically black Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Indiana F&AM is the second regular Masonic grand lodge in the state, and it was originally established in 1856 as the Independent Union Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana. The two grand lodges agreed to mutual recognition in May 1998, and they jointly share sovereignty over the Masonic fraternity in Indiana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Masonic ritual and symbolism</span> Scripted words and actions spoken or performed during degree work

Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a Masonic lodge. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which Freemasonry espouses. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in "The Man Who Would Be King", by Rudyard Kipling, and War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grand Lodge of Michigan</span>

The Grand Lodge of Michigan of Free and Accepted Masons, commonly known as Grand Lodge of Michigan, in tandem with the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan govern the practice of regular Freemasonry in the state of Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grand Lodge of Ohio</span>

The Grand Lodge of Ohio, formally known as the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio, is the governing body of the largest group of Masonic lodges in Ohio. The Grand Lodge of Ohio follows the Anglo-American tradition of Freemasonry that is common in the United States. In 2023, the Grand Lodge reported a total membership of 75,000 Master Masons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grand Lodge of North Dakota</span>

The Grand Lodge of North Dakota, formally known as the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of North Dakota, is the governing body of the largest group of masonic lodges in North Dakota. It follows the Anglo-American tradition of Freemasonry common in the United States.

Operative Masonry or The Worshipful Society of Free Masons, Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviors, Plaisterers and Bricklayers or simply The Operatives is a fraternal guild claiming a history of hundreds of years over which customs, traditions, knowledge and practices were developed and handed down. It is an invitation only, Masonic society dedicated to preserving the history, rituals, and traditions of medieval operative stonemasons guilds in England and Europe that were the precursors to modern speculative Freemasonry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Three dots (Freemasonry)</span> Symbol used in Freemasonry

Three dots (∴) also known as "tripunctual abbreviation" or "triple dot" is a symbol used all over the world in Freemasonry for abbreviations, signatures, and symbolic representation. The dots are typically arranged in a triangular pattern and carry multiple layers of meaning within Masonic tradition. The (∴) is used only for Masonic abbreviations, any non-masonic abbreviations must be written with a simple dot, as an example a date on a Masonic document could be written 6024 A∴L∴/2024 A.D.

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