Knights Of Pythias Of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa And Australia & Order Of Calanthe

Founding Era | Year: Late 19th century (1880-1899) | 1880
Founding Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi
Founding & Reorganizing Leaders: Joseph R. Stinger
Later Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Geographic Scope: Continental
Gender Organization: Male / Female Partners
Type of Order: Parallel to white order, Evolved from white order, Legal battles about name
Civic Engagement: Civil War/Reconstruction involvement, World War II activities, Supported NAACP or other civil rights association, Community charitable, public health, or education program, Fought for civil and/or voting rights
Institutions Run by Order: Headquarters building
Updated: Dec 30, 2024