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	Ohio's 20^th Masonic District
of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio

Ohio's 20^th Masonic District

of the Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio

200 Years of Freemasonry in Ohio
2008 marks the 200th anniversary of establishment of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Ohio. As the governing body for Ohio Freemasonry, the Grand Lodge has chartered just under 800 Lodges. There are currently 530 active Lodges with a total membership of 120,000.

The first Lodge established in Ohio was American Union Lodge. Major Jonathon Heart was Master of American Union Lodge while it was still a traveling military Lodge in 1779. The Lodge was later reorganized and established in Marietta Ohio in 1790 and is the first Lodge located in Ohio. This exemplary Mason lost his life in the service to his county on November 4, 1791 at St. Clair's Defeat on the Wabash.

Old Erie Lodge No. 3 has the distinction of being the first Lodge to advocate the creation of a Grand Lodge in the State of Ohio. On March 11, 1807 at the annual meeting of Erie Lodge, a resolution was adopted to determine if there was sufficient support for forming a Grand Lodge. A Grand Convention was held on January 4, 5, 7, & 8, 1808 at the State Capitol Building in Chillicothe and the Grand Lodge for the state of Ohio was formed. Representatives from all six of the Ohio Lodges were present.

The founding six Lodges for the Grand Lodge of Ohio are: American Union #1 (Marietta), N Caesarea Harmony #2 (Cincinnati), Old Erie #3 (Warren), New England #4 (Worthington), Lodge Of Amity #5 (Zanesville) and Scioto #6 (Chillicothe).
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The Grand Lodge F & AM of Ohio will celebrate it's 200th year in 2008. Many events are planned, so keep this page in your favorites. We will try to list each event as soon as we get the information. UPCOMING EVENTS: June 24th, 19th and 20th District visitation to be held at the OES home on ST. RT 229 in Mt. Vernon. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please make your reservations with RWB Kevin Phipps: 330-345-5429 or revkevwooster@gmail.com, or mail to 738 Forest Drive, Wooster, Ohio 44691
Upcoming Events	Welcome to the 20^th Masonic District of Ohio 200 Years of Freemasonry in Ohio 2008 marks the 200th anniversary of establishment of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Ohio. As the governing body for Ohio Freemasonry, the Grand Lodge has chartered just under 800 Lodges. There are currently 530 active Lodges with a total membership of 120,000. The first Lodge established in Ohio was American Union Lodge. Major Jonathon Heart was Master of American Union Lodge while it was still a traveling military Lodge in 1779. The Lodge was later reorganized and established in Marietta Ohio in 1790 and is the first Lodge located in Ohio. This exemplary Mason lost his life in the service to his county on November 4, 1791 at St. Clair's Defeat on the Wabash. Old Erie Lodge No. 3 has the distinction of being the first Lodge to advocate the creation of a Grand Lodge in the State of Ohio. On March 11, 1807 at the annual meeting of Erie Lodge, a resolution was adopted to determine if there was sufficient support for forming a Grand Lodge. A Grand Convention was held on January 4, 5, 7, & 8, 1808 at the State Capitol Building in Chillicothe and the Grand Lodge for the state of Ohio was formed. Representatives from all six of the Ohio Lodges were present. The founding six Lodges for the Grand Lodge of Ohio are: American Union #1 (Marietta), N Caesarea Harmony #2 (Cincinnati), Old Erie #3 (Warren), New England #4 (Worthington), Lodge Of Amity #5 (Zanesville) and Scioto #6 (Chillicothe). ******************************************** The 20th Masonic District of Ohio is comprised of the Lodges of 5 counties: Ashland, Richland, Holmes, Medina, and Wayne. There are presently 18 Lodges represented in this district. The Precepts of Freemasonry are the exercise of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. It is considered that by practicing these three attributes one may become a better person for themselves, their God, and their community.	Supported Charities
State House Cornerstone Laying June 21st 2008 Re-enactment of Cornerstone Laying at the State House, Columbus Special Olympics - Opening Ceremonies June 27th 2008 Special Olympics - Opening Ceremonies