City: Maysville
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Meeting DateEvery Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Lodge TypeOdd Fellows
Meeting Date2nd & 4th Wed 8pm
Ringgold Lodge #27 as charted in 1845. Named after Major Samuel Ringgold who was killed at the Battle of Palo Alto, the first officer killed in the first battle of the Mexican-American War, serving under (future president) Zachary Taylor. Shot through both legs by cannon fire, refused to leave the battlefield, directing his "flying artillery" to victory over the larger Mexican force, succumbed to his injuries 3 days later. Artwork featuring his wounds on the battlefield was numerous and he be ...
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Kentucky
Meeting DateWednesday 7 pm.
Lodge TypeOdd Fellows
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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