What was the very first Masonic Lodge in the United States?
The very first Masonic Lodge established in what is now the United States was St. John's Lodge, No. 1, located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland on June 24, 1733. This event marked a significant moment in the history of Freemasonry in America. As noted in The Encyclopedia of Freemasonry by Albert C. Mackey, this charter "authorized the establishment of a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Boston." St. John's Lodge played a crucial role in the early propagation of Masonic principles and practices in the colonies, laying the groundwork for the fraternity's growth throughout the nation.