Elk Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Elk Grove

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

1. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Marker

Inscription. The first I.O.O.F. meeting was held on May 2, 1878. The first Rebekah meeting was held on May 2, 1888. On July 7, 1892 The original building burned and was rebuilt with the I.O.O.F taking ownership. A rededication of the hall was held on March 3, 1893.
Dedicated October 6, 2007
New Helvetia Chapter #5
E. Clampus Vitus

Erected 2007 by New Helvetia Chapter #5, E. Vitus Clampus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1867.

Location. 38° 24.545′ N, 121° 21.894′ W. Marker is in Elk Grove, California, in Sacramento County. It is on Elk Grove Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9045 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove CA 95624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Elk Grove History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hasman Building/General Store (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Elk Grove History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rhoads School

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(approx. one mile away); Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder (approx. 1.1 miles away); James Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Elk Grove (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Wikipedia Article Regarding the I.O.O.F. (Submitted on April 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

2. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall

Marker is located on the wall between the entrance doors and the window on the right.

Rear View of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

3. Rear View of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall

Independent Order of Odd Fellows building - view from west image. Click for full size.

March 16, 2022

4. Independent Order of Odd Fellows building - view from west

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,122 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on March 19, 2022.