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The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1992 · S 12th & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia

Founded in 1844, this was the first Black lodge in Pennsylvania and the third in the United States. A benevolent fraternity, it provided funds for sick and disabled members. In 1908 the national headquarters were erected here.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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