Improved Order Of Samaritans

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1987
Founding Place: Athens, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Dr. William Henry Harris
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Resisted migration from South, Anti-lynching actions, Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Loan organization, Headquarters building
Updated: Mar 07, 2026