Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio
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 is on Main Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
