Historical Marker

Masonic Temple

corner of W. Haynes St. and Jones St. near the S.. W corner of Courthouse Square, Sandersville · Sandersville · Washington

Georgia marker

Inscription

MASONIC TEMPLE. A beautiful reproduction of the Greek Temple Athene, erected in 1855-56 for the Masons, of brick, hand-made by slaves, stood on this corner. An appeal by Mr. James D. Anthony and Dr. James R. Smith - Methodist Ministers - and Mr. Pincus Happ, members of Haynes Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, saved the building from destruction by Sherman's Army in 1864, when all other public buildings in town were burned.

This was one of several Masonic Temples in Georgia spared by Union officers who were Masons. This historic building was destroyed by fire in 1921. 150-5 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

Location

Addresscorner of W. Haynes St. and Jones St. near the S.. W corner of Courthouse Square, Sandersville
CitySandersville
CountyWashington
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.981540, -82.810140

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