224 S. High St
Lancaster, OH 43130
740.653.3162
Lancaster Ohio Masonic Temple
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Welcome to the home of the Lancaster, Ohio Masonic Temple

Freemasonry has been in Lancaster since January of 1820, when Lancaster Lodge #57 started activity Under Dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Ohio.  The Lodge received its Charter in December of the same year.  Soon thereafter the York Rite bodies were established as well.

Freemasons in Lancaster met in various locations around town, first in the North Jury Room of the Courthouse, later in other locations around town.  We have been in our current location since 1908.

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EVENTS SCHEDULE


200th Anniversary Reconsecration

On Tuesday 31 May 2022, at 7.30 P.M. Lancaster Masonic Lodge No. 57 F. & A.M. will hold its Covid-delayed 200th Anniversary Reconsecration.   The event will be in a tyled Lodge in the Master Mason degree, and closed to the public.

All Master Masons in good standing with their Lodge are invited to attend this historic occasion.

The Lodge held its first meeting Under Dispensation on 7 January 1820, and received its Charter on 27 December 1820.  The history of Lancaster Masonic Lodge is intimately connected to the history and development of the City of Lancaster.   Lancaster Masons were largely responsible for the Lancaster Lateral Canal that brought great prosperity, and Brethren organised the first institution of higher learning, the first public library, and established three churches.   Early members of the Lodge held prominent positions in local, state, and federal government.  For much of its history, Lancaster Masonic Lodge has held a position of high regard in Ohio Freemasonry.

MEETING SCHEDULE

LANCASTER MASONIC TEMPLE
The Temple is the home of Lancaster Lodge #57 F&AM, the Lancaster York Rite bodies: Chapter #11, Council #3, and Commandery #2; and White Shrine.

STATED COMMUNICATIONS:
Lancaster #57 - First & Third Tuesday 7.30pm, dark July-August
     
Chapter #11 - Fourth Tuesday 7.30pm
Council #3 - Fourth Tuesday 8.30pm

Commandery #2 - Second Tuesday 7.30 pm

White Shrine - Third Monday 7.30pm


COVID-19 STATUS:  Masks are no longer required under Ohio Department of Health & CDC guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated.  Members and Visiting Brethren are still welcome to wear a mask of they wish. 
Free disposable masks are available.




2022 Officers Installed

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Front row L-R: Grand Marshal Michael L. McCandlish, Installing officer; WB Donnie Casto IPM, Trustee; William Duerson, Treasurer; Joshua Manley, Junior Deacon; Timothy Byers, Worshipful Master; Thurlow Weed, Secretary; Bill Arnold, Senior Warden; James Bradford, Installing Marshal. Back row L-R: G. William Pursley, Installing Chaplain; James Beadle, Senior Deacon; Jon Allison, Junior Warden; Kevin Chase, Chaplain; Tyler Huston, Senior Steward; Dustin Garner, Junior Steward; Robin Leonard, Installing Secretary.

Commemorative Bicentennial Coins

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To commemorate our bicentennial in 2020, Lancaster Lodge #57 is offering these commemorative coins.  The price is $20 each if picked up in person at a meeting or $25 shipped.  Use the contact form on this website for more information.
Lancaster Masonic Temple
224 S. High St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740.653.3162
Email: LancasterLodge57@gmail.com

Photo credits:
Brother Nick Powell

Brothers of Lancaster #57


Website Design by:
Worshipful Brother Scott Snider
2022 Lodge Officers:
Worshipful Master: Tim Byers
Senior Warden: Bill Arnold
Juni
or Warden:  Jonathan Allison
Treasurer: William Duerson
Asst. Treasurer:  David vanGundy
Secretary: Thurlow Weed

Asst. Secretary:  Frank Stuck
Senior Deacon: James Beadle

Junior Deacon: Joshua Manley
Tyler:   Robert Reid
Senior Steward: Tyler Huston
Junior Steward: Dustin Garner
Interim L.E.O.:  James Bradford
Chaplain: Kevin Chase
Assistant Chaplain:  Dannny Meenach
Musician: Thurlow Weed
Lodge Advisor: Frank Stuck