American Woodmen
Founding Era | Year: Early 20th century (1900-1919) | 1901
Founding Place: Denver, Colorado
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Cassius M. White, Granville W. Norman, Lawrence H. Lightner
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Evolved from white order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Headquarters building
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Founding Place: Denver, Colorado
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Cassius M. White, Granville W. Norman, Lawrence H. Lightner
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Evolved from white order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Newspaper, Headquarters building
Updated: Jun 16, 2025
