Masonic Temple
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About Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, at 1220 26th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 18, 1979. The Register lists it for its black history, at the local level. It describes its style as Eclectic, as it does for 10 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Meridian MRA. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMasonic temple in Meridian, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗1903 to today
- 1903Built, designed by P.J. Krouse
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1220 26th Ave., Meridian · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
21 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Eclectic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Eclectic.
Memories of Masonic Temple
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Masonic Temple
Is Masonic Temple on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 18, 1979 (Register number 79003395).
Is Masonic Temple a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Masonic Temple?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Masonic Temple?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73890108 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.