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Winchester, Virginia: Where William McKinley Became a Freemason

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Address:
186 N. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA
Directions:
The plaque is north of Brewbaker's Restaurant alley, on the south side of the bank building, Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall, first building on the left south of W. Piccadilly St, in an alley.
Admission:
Free
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Where William McKinley Became a Freemason

Future President William McKinley underwent a three-day initiation and became a Master Mason on the afternoon of May 3, 1865. A plaque marks the spot.

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Where William McKinley Became a Freemason

The McKinley mason plaque is located on a bank building on a very nice pedestrian mall. The plaque is simple but the street, adorned with many beautiful, historic buildings, is worth the walk.

[Cheryl, 07/31/2015]
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