Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7, Franklin

Name: Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7
Address: Franklin, United States

#31 among attractions in Franklin

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Masonic Hall of Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 is a historic Gothic revival building on South 2nd Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee. Constructed in 1823, it is the oldest public building in Franklin. It is nationally significant as the site of negotiations leading to the Treaty of Franklin, the first Indian removal treaty agreed after passage of the 1830 Indian Removal Act. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It continues to serve the local Masonic lodge. ()

Built: 1823 (201 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 35°55'31"N, 86°52'1"W

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Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lotz House, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Franklin Antique Mall, Fort Granger.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Lotz House, Franklin
16 min walk • The Lotz House is a two-story frame house built in 1858 in the central Tennessee town of Franklin. The house is significant for being in the epicenter of the Battle of Franklin in the American Civil War in 1864.
~1700 ftW
Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Franklin
9 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Franklin, Tennessee, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
~870 ftSE
35°55'24"N • 86°51'55"W
Franklin Antique Mall, Franklin
5 min walk • Shopping, Flea market, Antiques
~1720 ftE
Forts and castles, Park, Historical place
Fort Granger, Franklin
9 min walk • Fort Granger was a Union fort built in 1862 in Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville, after their forces occupied the state during the American Civil War.
~1930 ftNW
Cemetery
Franklin City Cemetery, Franklin
10 min walk • The Franklin City Cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. Four American Revolutionary War veterans are buried there.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum
McLemore House, Franklin
19 min walk • The McLemore House is a property in Franklin, Tennessee that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is also known as the Harvey McLemore House, as it was the home of former slave Harvey McLemore, who became a successful farmer.
0.4 miNW
Cemetery
Rest Haven Cemetery, Franklin
11 min walk • The Rest Haven Cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee is a 7-acre cemetery that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. It is significant in the history of Franklin. The cemetery was formally founded in 1855 but has some earlier burials, as early as 1841.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Toussaint L'Ouverture County Cemetery, Franklin
18 min walk • The Toussaint L'Ouverture County Cemetery is an historical African-American cemetery located in Franklin, Tennessee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is named for Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution.
0.6 miNE
35°55'57"N • 86°51'36"W
Boiler Room Theatre, Franklin
16 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1630 ftSW
Library, Museum, Visitor center
Williamson County Archives, Franklin
8 min walk • The Williamson County Courthouse in Franklin, Tennessee is a historic courthouse. It is a contributing building in the Franklin Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1840 ftSE
Park, Playground
Pinkerton Park, Franklin
9 min walk • Pinkerton Park is a 34-acre municipal park located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States at 405 Murfreesboro Road, east of the Harpeth River, near downtown Franklin.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7?

Nearby attractions include Gallery 202, Franklin (3 min walk), Franklin Antique Mall, Franklin (5 min walk), Williamson County Archives, Franklin (8 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Franklin (9 min walk).