History

Kennesaw No. 33 F. & A.M.

168 years of Free and Accepted Masonry in Georgia.

Freemasonry in Georgia an enduring history.

Solomon No. 1 Savannah

Freemasonry began in Georgia in February, 1734 with the organization of a Lodge in Savannah. General James Edward Oglethorpe*, founder of Georgia, was the organizer and first Master of the Lodge. In December 1735, the Lodge was enrolled on the register of the Grand Lodge of England and was known as "the Lodge of Savannah in Ye Province of Georgia". In 1736, Roger Hugh Lacey arrived in Savannah with a Deputation from the Grand Masters of Masons in England to Constitute the Lodge at Savannah of Georgia in America.

The Lodge is now known as Solomon's Lodge No. 1, Savannah.

(It is the second regularly constituted Lodge in North America and is now the oldest continuous operating lodge in the Western Hemisphere.)

The new soveriegn Grand Lodge of Georgia, F&A.M

was established on December 16, 1786

*Currently under research for more light on this paticular fact.

Georgia is rich with Masonic History and as one of the orignal 13 colonies Georgia and Freemasonry remain closely tied to helping preserve our history and these United States of America.

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 33
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 5, 2007

Mr. GILLMOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history.

Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to before the Nation's founding, have set an example of high moral standards and charity for all people;

Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and signers of the Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, provided a well-rounded basis for developing themselves and others into valuable citizens of the United States;

Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable charitable contributions of service to the United States;

Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the charitable relief and education of the citizens of the United States;

Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal recognition of their long history of care-giving for the citizenry and their example of high moral standards; and

Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. John's Day, June 24th, as dedicated to their patron saints: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and honors them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout its history

Kennesaw Lodge No. 33 F & A.M.

Freemasons Lighting the Way