Chartered on June 24, 1765 by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania A.Y.M., Lodge No. 5 at Cantwell’s Bridge (later known as Odessa) became the first Masonic lodge established in Delaware. The lodge was admitted to membership under the Grand Lodge of Delaware in January, 1816. Lodge No. 5 moved to Middletown in 1822 and adopted the name “Union” in 1851. With uninterrupted service to the community, Union Lodge No. 5, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, is distinguished as one of the oldest continuous organizations in the state of Delaware.
Installed in 2015.
The Honorable Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware State Senate
The Honorable S. Quinton “Quinn” Johnson, Delaware House of Representatives
105 West Park Place, Middletown, DE 19709
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