Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, March 16, 2013
1. Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Marker
Inscription.
Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. . The first story was built in 1812 as the first female free school in Virginia endowed by Mrs. Martha Washington and Mr. W. B. Dandredge. Potomac Lodge No. 38 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows purchased the property on November 15, 1841 and erected the second story. During the Civil War the first floor was used to stable the horses of the Federal troops and the second floor served as a hospital. After the Civil War the lower floor was leased to Father Carne who for many years conducted the St. John’s Military Academy. Several of the churches in Alexandria were organized herein. Dedicated to the principals of the Order, friendship, love and truth, many outstanding citizens of Alexandria have taken part in its operation.
The first story was built in 1812 as the first female free school in Virginia endowed by Mrs. Martha Washington and Mr. W. B. Dandredge.
Potomac Lodge No. 38 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows purchased the property on November 15, 1841 and erected the second story.
During the Civil War the first floor was used to stable the horses of the Federal troops and the second floor served as a hospital.
After the Civil War the lower floor was leased to Father Carne who for many years conducted the St. John’s Military Academy. Several of the churches in Alexandria were organized herein.
Dedicated to the principals of the Order, friendship, love and truth, many outstanding citizens of Alexandria have taken part in its operation.
Location. 38° 48.42′ N, 77° 2.87′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. Marker is on North Columbus Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 North Columbus Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexandria Quaker Burial Ground (within shouting distance
Regarding Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The building was renovated and converted into six homes by Holland and Associates Architects in 1980.
2. Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Marker
The marker is visible on the building. The building's present appearance reflects the revised architecture of the Odd Fellows Lodge rather than the appearance of the original school.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
