The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California, commonly called the Grand Lodge of California, is one of the two Masonic Grand Lodges in the state recognized by the
United Grand Lodge of England
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is the governing Masonic lodge for the majority of freemasons in England, Wales and the Commonwealth of Nations. Claiming descent from the Masonic grand lodge formed 24 June 1717 at the Goose & Gridiron T ...
(the other being the
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California Free & Accepted Masons).
The Grand Lodge of California is headquartered in
San Francisco
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, California.
History
The Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850, a few months before California became a state. A decade later, California Freemasonry had over 5,000 members, and lodges up and down the state. Many of the leaders of early California counted themselves among its members.
Auditorium
Its administrative offices are located on the upper floors of the
SF Masonic Auditorium
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, also known as the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.
Leadership
The current Grand Master of Masons in California is Jeff Wilkins, who was elected at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that took place from October –, 2021.
See also
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List of notable Masonic buildings in California
References
External links
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California Freemason MagazineMost Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California
{{Grand Lodges in the United States
1850 establishments in California
Freemasonry in the United States
Masonic buildings in California