Justus Henry Rathbone - Utica, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The marker denotes the history of Justus Henry Rathbone, the founder of the Knights of Pythias.

Rathbone, who lived from 1839 to 1889, established the Fraternal Order of the Knights of Pythias in 1864, during the Civil War. It is based on the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor, and friendship that are the center of the order.

There are about 50,000 members worldwide.


The marker can be found at the intersection of Oneida Street and Master Garden Road near the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery.

The marker reads:

JUSTUS HENRY RATHBONE
1839 - 1889

Founder. International Fraternal
Order, Knights of Pythias
Is Laid To Rest At The Top Of
This Hill. The Monument Above
Honors Him And His Vision For
All Mankind: "If Fraternal Love
Held All Men Bound, How
Beautiful This World Would Be."

Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias

Marker Name: Justus Henry Rathbone Marker Type: City Agency: Supreme Lodge Knight of Pythias City/Town/Village Name: Utica County: Oneida Region: Central Leatherstocking (Region 6) Website: [Web Link] Dedication Date: Not Listed

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