A Masonic Leader Historical

A Masonic Leader Historical (HM1T78)

Location: La Grange, KY 40031 Oldham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 24.413', W 85° 22.662'

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Home of Dr. Rob Morris, 1818-88. In 1884 "crowned Poet Laureate of Freemasonry." Founded the Order of the Eastern Star. He was born near Boston, Mass., lived 28 years here. From 1861 to 1865 president of the Masonic College, located in La Grange, 1844-73. Author of many Masonic books and poems. Grand Master, 1858-59, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Died here in 1888.
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HM NumberHM1T78
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 641647 N 4252207
Decimal Degrees38.40688333, -85.37770000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 24.413', W 85° 22.662'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 24' 24.78" N, 85° 22' 39.72" W
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Area Code(s)502
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 164-224 E Washington St, La Grange KY 40031, US
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