Daughters of Jerusalem

Founding Era | Year: Civil War era (1861-1879) | c.1865
Founding Place: Springfield, Ohio
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Eliza Jane Moore
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Women Only
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order
Civic Engagement: Civil War/Reconstruction involvement, World War I activities, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Involved in women's rights or suffrage efforts, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Orphanage
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Badge picture
Updated: May 25, 2024