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2-71 Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio

Side A: 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.
Side B: Same
Sponsors: The Seventh District Masonic Association and The Ohio Historical Society
Address: 21 W. Main Street, 
Chillicothe, 
OH, 
45601
Location: 21 W. Main Street
Latitude: 39.3332358
Longitude: -82.9827250