Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Birthplace of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. Birthplace of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf Marker
Marks the Birthplace
of the
National Fraternal Society
of the Deaf
This society had its origin in a lodge of the Coming Men of America formed among the Older Boys of the Michigan School For the Deaf wherein the idea of fraternal insurance for the deaf was conceived and plans therefor were begun. In 1901 the Schoolboy Lodge was transformed into the Fraternal Society of the Deaf with headquarters at Chicago and incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1907 as the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, now numbering over five thousand members in more than one hundred divisions.
Erected 1925 by Michigan Members of the Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 43° 0.346′ N, 83° 42.157′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on Beaver Drive, on the left when traveling west. Located on the west side of Michigan School for the Deaf Superintendent historical house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 W Court St, Flint MI 48503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michigan School for the Deaf / Superintendent's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton House / Thomas Stockton
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Also see . . . National Fraternal Society For The Death. Wikipedia article about the former organization. Operations were ceased on March 6, 2010. (Submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
2. Birthplace of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
3. Birthplace of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf Marker
Marker on campus of Michigan School for the Deaf on grounds of this house
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
