Warren in Trumbull County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mahoning Lodge #29, IOOF
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), a world-wide fraternal organization, was introduced to the United States from England in 1819 and was established in Ohio in 1830. Mahoning Lodge #29 in Warren, Ohio, received its jurisdictional charter on May 21, 1844, and is currently the oldest active lodge in northeast Ohio. The lodge was originally located at the southwest corner of Park Avenue and Market Street, but was subsequently moved several times within the city. The present Odd Fellows Temple was dedicated in 1925. Friendship, Love, and Truth. Erected May 21, 1994, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Mahoning Lodge #29 in Warren, Ohio
Erected 1994 by Mahoning Lodge #29, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 9-78.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1844.
Location. 41° 14.273′ N, 80° 48.85′ W. Marker is in Warren, Ohio, in Trumbull County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of High Street NE and Vine Avenue NE. Marker is in an alley to the left of the IOOF Temple, away from the main street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren OH 44481, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Western Reserve Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal 1839-1872 / The Cross-Cut Canal In Warren (approx. ¼ mile away); War Savings Stamps (approx. ¼ mile away); The Market Block Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Women Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Polish Legion of American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Legion World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.