Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
George Washington Lodge has been meeting in the same Lodge since 1860, and in 1864, Chambersburg was burned by Confederate soldiers, yet the Masonic Lodge was spared.
George Washington Lodge has been meeting in the same Lodge since 1860, and in 1864, Chambersburg was burned by Confederate soldiers, yet the Masonic Lodge was spared.
Viewing and Masonic Service:
Geisel Funeral Home
333 Falling Spring Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Friday March 27th 4pm – 7pm
Masonic Service at 7pm – Arrive by 6:30pm
Funeral Service:
Grand Point Church
2230 Grand Point Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Saturday March 28th 10am
Meal following the service at The Orchards Restaurant
1580 Orchard Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201
The Grand Lodge received a petition to warrant a Masonic Lodge in Chambersburg on March 4, 1799. More than a year later Lodge #79 was formed with General James Chambers, son of the founder, as Warrant Master. After 54 meetings in five years, Lodge #79 faded into oblivion. The Grand Lodge granted a warrant to constitute George Washington Lodge in 1815.
To qualify for membership, a petitioner must be male, at least 18 years of age, one who believes in the existence of a Supreme Being, of good moral character, motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit, prompted by a favorable opinion of Freemasonry, desirous of earning knowledge and willing to conform to the customs of the fraternity.