Virginia Lodge No. 1 - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
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flyingmoose
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Timeline located on a historical information sign for the Virginia Lodge No. 1.
Waymark Code: WM14CMX
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2021
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The timeline is at the lower portion of a historical sign about a historical organization that resides in the building before you. The sign was installed by the National Park Service.
1819
The IOOF, which originated in England, is established in Baltimore, Maryland.
1833
"Virginia Lodge No. 1" is established in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Members meet in the lower town."
1837-38
The U.S. Armory builds the dwelling here. Renters later included an armory inspector and a rifle factory director.
1859
John Brown's 1859 raid caused the lodge to cancel its meeting.
1863
West Virginia becomes a state. However the Harpers Ferry loidge keeps its original name, "Virginia Lodge No. 1." Many in Herpers Ferry resisted cutting ties with Virginia.
1866
The lodge relocates from the lower town to the old armory building in front of you.
Present
Virginia Lodge No. 1 remains active here today.
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