Our Lodge History
After having worked under a Dispensation issued April 13th, 1847, Atlanta Lodge No. 59 received a charter from the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Georgia on October 26th, 1847, and, on December 31st, 1847, held its first election and installation of officers. The lodge rooms were on the upper floor of a two-story wooden building which stood on the corner of Lloyd (now Central Avenue) and Alabama Street, at south angle.
Leonard Christopher Simpson was the first Worshipful Master of Atlanta Lodge No. 59. He is described in the History of Atlanta as the city’s first resident lawyer, and a man of fine personal appearance and unusual professional ability. It is of him we speak when referring to the founder of Freemasonry in Atlanta, then in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Leonard Christopher Simpson was the first Worshipful Master of Atlanta Lodge No. 59. He is described in the History of Atlanta as the city’s first resident lawyer, and a man of fine personal appearance and unusual professional ability. It is of him we speak when referring to the founder of Freemasonry in Atlanta, then in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Our Lodge Today
2019 OfficersWorshipful Master: Robert E. Gordon
Senior Warden: Barry E. Norton Junior Warden: William Slater Vincent Treasurer: Danny Harold Kline Secretary: William Carver, Jr., P.M. Chaplin: Knox Robert Burnett, P.M. Senior Deacon: David M. Bryant Junior Deacon: M. Shane Burton Senior Steward: James W. Garner, II, P.M. Junior Steward: Gary N. Philips, Sr., P.M. Tiler: William MacLeod, P.M. |
2019 Appointed PositionsMarshal: TBD
Director of Work: Gary N. Philips, Sr., P.M. Masonic Home Ambassador: James W. Garner, II, P.M. Scottish Rite Ambassador: Robert E. Gordon A.A.O.N.M.S. Shrine Ambassador: TBD Atl. Masonic Temple Co. Rep: William Carver, Jr., P.M. Webmaster: M. Shane Burton |
Meeting Information
Regular/Stated Communications of Atlanta-Peachtree Lodge No.59 are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the South Lodge of the Atlanta Masonic Center. Dinner is served beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
- Appropriate dress for all Regular/Stated Communications is business casual.
- A $10.00 contribution is customary to defray meal expenses.
- Members in good standing of Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M., are always welcome to visit with us.
- If you know in advance that you will be dining with us, please let us know so that we may ensure that we have enough food prepared for everyone.
- Degree work is usually held on the the 4th Thursday.
