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| Stony Creek No. 5 F. & A.M. Historical Sites Linked To The Lodge |
| Former Masonic Temple (1899-1960) located at the North East corner of 4th & Main Streets in Rochester, MI. |
| The original cornerstone of the 1847 Masonic Hall is a monument to the Brothers of Stony Creek |
| Site of the Stony Creek School House where the first installation of Stony Creek Lodge officers were held in 1828. |
Stony Creek petitioned the Grand Lodge of Michigan for a charter in June of
1827 and dispensation was granted. The Grand Master, Governor Lewis
Cass, approved the charter, but in response to the anti-Masonic fervor
sweeping the nation, the Grand Lodge suspended operations from 1829 to
1841. This suspension delayed the granting of Stony Creek's charter and
required them to operate under the disposition previously granted.
However, due to the efforts of tavern keeper Daniel B. Taylor, Stony Creek
was the only Michigan lodge to remain active during this time frame.
1827 and dispensation was granted. The Grand Master, Governor Lewis
Cass, approved the charter, but in response to the anti-Masonic fervor
sweeping the nation, the Grand Lodge suspended operations from 1829 to
1841. This suspension delayed the granting of Stony Creek's charter and
required them to operate under the disposition previously granted.
However, due to the efforts of tavern keeper Daniel B. Taylor, Stony Creek
was the only Michigan lodge to remain active during this time frame.
| The Millerd Home is where the first meetings of Stony Creek Lodge were held between 1827-1844 |
| The photo below shows the barn built out of the materials from the Masonic Lodge on Van Hoosen's Farm |
| As it appears today |
| The home of Joshua B. Taylor where meetings of Stony Creek Lodge were held. It is now part of the Stony Creek Van Hoosen Musuem. |
| The remains of the home of Jesse Decker where meetings of Stony Creek Lodge were held. |
| Please see pages Timeline of the Lodge and Historical Implications for a full explination |
William A. Burt led the members of Stony Creek and held Lodge meetings in
a log schoolhouse, and later in various people's homes. In 1844 the lodge
was reconstituted, and in 1849 members dedicated the first Masonic temple
in the state.
In 1853 the lodge relocated in Rochester.
a log schoolhouse, and later in various people's homes. In 1844 the lodge
was reconstituted, and in 1849 members dedicated the first Masonic temple
in the state.
In 1853 the lodge relocated in Rochester.
