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 Session5/19/2026 - 5/20/2026
Session LocationHoliday Inn Roanoke Tanglewood 4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke...
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesIOOF Grand Lodges
Lodge TypeGrand Lodge
Fun Facts:Dentist Horace Wells, who pioneered nitrous oxide anesthesia, was an Odd Fellow. His contributions to medicine align with the order’s mission to improve lives through service.
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