Independent Benevolent Order

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1896
Founding Place: Macon, Georgia
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: William Sherman Cannon, Reverend E. D. Newsome
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: Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Community charitable, public health, or education program
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Original Sources: Emblem picture, Badge picture, Leader bio from compendium
Updated: Nov 01, 2023