Small Piece of New Glarus Masonic History Surfaces on eBay

A 1923 Masonic “One Penny” token tied to New Glarus Chapter 108 is listed on eBay for $22.36, offering collectors and local history buffs a small but tangible link to the community’s past.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
Small Piece of New Glarus Masonic History Surfaces on eBay

A small piece of New Glarus history has surfaced online, where a 1923 Masonic “One Penny” token from New Glarus Chapter 108 is currently listed for sale on eBay for $22.36 (or best offer). The used token is being sold in the historical memorabilia and fraternal organizations category.

For anyone in New Glarus who enjoys local history, the item stands out because it appears tied not just to the better-known New Glarus Lodge No. 310, but to a related Masonic chapter that also had a presence in the community. Public records and obituary references show New Glarus Chapter 108 existed as part of the local Masonic network, separate from the lodge itself.

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