Grand United Order of Wise Men of the East of America

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1883
Founding Place: Macon, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Thomas Anthenlantha Lumpkin, Luther Henry Burdell
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order
Civic Engagement: World War I activities, Community charitable, public health, or education program
Original Sources: Founding mission, Emblem picture, Constitution & By laws, Ritual, Leader bio from compendium
Updated: Feb 22, 2024