Independent Benevolent Order

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1896
Founding Place: Macon, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: C. B. Johnson, Stephen P. Echols, M. P. Pie, Ben Cox, Squire Fleming
Later Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Geographic Scope: Core State Plus
Gender Organization: Integrated
Type of Order: Distinctive Black order, Provides benefits or life insurance
Civic Engagement: Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium
Updated: Mar 30, 2023