BKJG's Northwest Illinois Masonic Pennies
Stockton,IL
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
MASONIC CHAPTER PENNIES |
| Item Description: |
PENNY 1916 MASONIC STOCKTON CHAPTER No. 248 STOCKTON, IL |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 BN |
| Owner: |
County Line Numismatics |
Owner Comments:
Rarity 5
Composition: Copper
Notes:
• Historical Overview of the Stockton, Illinois Masonic Lodge
• Establishment: The Masonic Lodge #248 in Stockton, Illinois, was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Illinois on October 16, 1916.
• Architecture: Constructed in 1912, Stockton's historic Masonic Lodge building has been a central gathering place for masons belonging to Plum River Lodge #554 for over a century. The Plum River Lodge was proudly chartered by the Grand Lodge of Illinois in 1867 and continues to be an active hub for its members. Additionally, Hartig Drug occupies commercial space on the first floor, serving as both a landmark and community resource.
Provenance:
William Polhill Collection