Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21 traces its heritage to 1818, when it was originally constituted as a Mark Lodge in Harrisburg.
The digitized Book of Marks presented here currently begins with surviving entries from 1863 and will continue to expand as additional historical records are preserved.
A Legacy That Continues
The Book of Marks is more than a historical record—it is a living connection between generations of Royal Arch Masons.
Every Mark represents a Mason who chose to continue his Masonic journey and leave his own place in the history of Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21.
As you explore these pages, remember that the next chapter of our story has yet to be written and perhaps one day, it will bear your Mark.
Preserving Our History
The Book of Marks preserves the legacy of generations of Royal Arch Masons who have shaped Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21.
The collection presented here begins with surviving entries from 1863 and has been carefully digitized to ensure these remarkable records remain accessible for future generations.
Make Your Mark
Long before modern signatures, operative stonemasons carved their unique marks into the stones they shaped, identifying their craftsmanship and leaving a lasting record of their work.
Today, that tradition continues in a symbolic way through the Mark Master Degree. For more than two centuries, Master Masons have chosen to continue their journey through Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21, where each Mason records his own unique Mark and becomes part of our shared history.
We invite our members and other Royal Arch Masons to browse our comprehensive collection.
The complete Book of Marks archive is password protected. Please contact the Chapter Secretary or a member of Perseverance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21 to request access.