State Province: Virginia
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The Odd Fellows began their journey in Virginia on May 4th, 1833 with the establishment of Virginia Lodge #1 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. At that time there was not a Grand Lodge of Virginia yet, so this lodge was under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States (now referred to as the Sovereign Grand Lodge) for the first few years. On May 17th, 1837, the Grand Lodge of Virginia was formally established and took jurisdiction over all lodges within Virginia. In 1863, when West Vir ...
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Virginia
Next Session5/20/2025 - 5/21/2025
Session LocationHoliday Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesIOOF Grand Lodges
Lodge TypeGrand Lodge
Fun Facts:Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas, was an Odd Fellow who helped establish the order in Texas. His leadership bridged fraternal values with the state’s independent spirit.
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