American Knights of Freedom

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1877
Founding Place: Little Rock, Arkansas
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Samuel Summers
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, Resisted migration from South, Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Original Sources: Founding mission, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium
Updated: Jul 04, 2023