City: Harpers Ferry
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Lodge building circa 1830 Amory Building used as housing for the Harpers Ferry Arsenal in lower town Harpers Ferry. Virginia. Lodge No. 1 was instituted in 1833 by Thomas Wildey at the arsenal. Wildey was compensated $15.00 for his travels to and from Baltimore MD. The Building was deeded to the Odd Fellows in 1867 to replace the war-ravaged building in lower town. The deed was signed by the Secretary of War. A Parade Banner was taken to Connecticut during the war for safekeeping and was returne ...
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West Virginia
Meeting Date1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Lodge TypeOdd Fellows
Fun Facts:The 33rd U.S. President, Harry S. Truman, was an Odd Fellow, reflecting the order’s appeal to leaders committed to community and justice.
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