Here is a list of lodges that once existed in Alton, IN. Each lodge will be updated with various information as I obtain it.
Daughters of Pocahontas Chapter #
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Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #202
Chartered date: May 26, 1857
Year ended: Sept 19, 1970 (merged with Posey Lodge)
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First year officers: E.R. Hann, WM; R. Williams, SW; H.B. Meylin, JW; H.C. Fulinwider, Treasurer; B.J. Parr, Secretary; J.W. O’Neal, SD; J.H. Meylin, JD; J.C. Bennett, S & T.
Odd Fellows and the Masons used the same building.
Independent Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge #697
Chartered date: 1892
Year of Closure: 1960s
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On July 31, 1911, there were 102 members of the lodge (“History of Crawford County” – Pleasant)
International Association of Rebekah Assemblies Lodge #
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Junior Order of United American Mechanics #
Chartered date: June 17, 1916
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Fraternal Histories of Crawford County Indiana 