National Register of Historic Places

Stanton Masonic Lodge and School

Stanton, Haywood County, Tennessee
Listed
October 21, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001878

About this property

The Stanton Masonic Lodge and School (also known as the Old Masonic Lodge and Stanton School House or the Old School House) is a historic building located in Stanton, Tennessee. It was constructed in 1871 by the Stanton Masonic Lodge, which had been chartered a few years earlier (the lodge no longer exists) The Masons provided the first floor of the building for use as a school and used the second floor for their meetings. After a public school was established by Haywood County in 1920 the building was used for a variety of other community purposes. Some restoration of the building was undertaken beginning in 1985. The Greek Revival style building listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Stanton, Haywood County, Tennessee
35.46553, -89.40467

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Stanton Masonic Lodge and School listed on the National Register?

Stanton Masonic Lodge and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Stanton Masonic Lodge and School?

Stanton Masonic Lodge and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Stanton Masonic Lodge and School?

The period of significance for Stanton Masonic Lodge and School is recorded as the industrial era.

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