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Odd Fellowship has a long and rich history in Illinois. As towns were springing up during the 1800’s with the westward expansion of the railroads, an Odd Fellows lodge was often one of the first organizations in town. They offered a dependable social circle for the new neighbors and mutual relief in those days before insurance plans or government assistance. The Odd Fellows in Illinois championed many great causes, most notably the Children’s Home and the Old Folk’s Home, which still operate to ...
Next Session10/13/2024 - 10/15/2024
Session LocationCrown Plaza, Springfield, IL
JurisdictionUnited States
Grand BodiesIOOF Grand Lodges
Lodge TypeGrand Lodge
Meeting Date1st & 3rd Tues 7pm
Meeting DateLodge Has Closed
Lodge TypeOdd Fellows
Meeting Date8:00 PM
Meeting Date2nd & 4th Mon 7:30pm
Meeting Date2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:30pm
Lodge TypeOdd Fellows
The Patriarchs Militant (PM) is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Meeting DateFirst Tuesday of the month, 1pm
Lodge TypeCanton
The Patriarchs Militant (PM) is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton” because Canton is the name used instead of “Lodge”.
Meeting Date1st & 3rd Tue 1pm
Lodge TypeCanton
Meeting Date2nd Wed 7pm
Meeting Date2nd Wed 8:30pm
Meeting Date3rd Thurs 7pm
Meeting Date3rd Fri 7:30pm
Meeting Date3rd Tues 7:30pm
Meeting DateThurs 8pm
Meeting Date3rd Tues 7:30pm
Fun Facts:First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joined the Rebekah Assembly, the IOOF’s women’s auxiliary. Her involvement highlighted the order’s commitment to equality and community service.
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