Freemasonry or Masonry is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Founded in London, England in 1717, our current worldwide membership totals 3.6 million members, 1.6 million of which are in North America. With 120,000 Masons and 530 local Lodges, Ohio has one of the largest Masonic memberships of any state in the country. Please read further by following the links below.