The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is an extension of the first three degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason) of Freemasonry. The Rite includes the degrees from the 4° through the 32°. The Scottish Rite originated in France in the early 18th century. During the 18th century, lodges were organized in the United States with the first Scottish Rite Supreme Council founded in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1801.The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was formed in 1867 and includes the 15 states east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio River, including Delaware. The Southern Jurisdiction encompasses the 35 remaining states, the District of Columbia and the United States territories and possessions. The Northern Jurisdiction officially recognizes and enjoys friendly relations with many other jurisdictions around the world.
Scottish Rite Masons in our area generally belong to the Valley of Dayton located at 525 W. Riverview Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. The only Masonic status required for the purpose of petitioning for the Scottish Rite is membership, in good standing, in a regular Symbolic Lodge.
Views of the Valley of Dayton
