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S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 1

Fayetteville, Fayette County

Marker Text

In 1897, the S.P.J.S.T. Supreme Lodge formed in La Grange with 25 lodges. Lodge no. 1 in Fayetteville voted to purchase land and in Oct. 1910, construction of a hall and two ancillary buildings was complete. The vernacular style wood-frame dance hall is clad in white board and batten siding with a gable roof. Simple shutters constructed of narrow vertical boards swing open to provide ventilation. The concession stand, or beer bar, and the old kitchen (now used for storage) provided a place to prepare food, play games and gather as a community. Restrooms and a baseball stadium were later added. The lodge complex continues to provide a place for social and cultural events.

Marker Details

Address 507 East Main Street
Location Description 507 East Main Street
Marker # 17681
Dedicated 2013
Size, Type 18" x 28" with post
Code
Latitude, Longitude 29.908319, -96.67151

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