Highland in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John W. Stebbins
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 5, 2024
1. John W. Stebbins Marker
Initiated Nov. 30 1950
Grand Master 1875
Grand Representative 1877
Grand Sire 1894
Pres. I.O.O.F. Home Lockport 1893
Died July 30 1905
55 years service in Odd Fellowship
Erected by the Lodges and Encampments
of New York State in
Friendship, Love and Truth
1908
"Side by side stand the Church and Odd Fellowship. Does the Church tower higher? Wears she a brighter crown? Is she bedecked with a more sparkling diadem? Grant it. Just below and near by stands Odd Fellowship, ready to do her part, and receiving between the two the world of our suffering humanity, bear it far above the surging billows of vice and crime now deluging it and return it washed of its defilement to the bosom of its Father and God.
"When this shall be accomplished and from the upper sky shall come in loud acclaim the welcome plaudit, 'Well done.' Then but not till then shall the great mission of Odd Fellowship be accomplished."
John W. Stebbins
Erected 1908 by the Odd Fellows Lodges and Encampments of New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1905.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manufactory of the Steam Gauge and Lantern Company Fire (here, next to this marker); The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition (a few steps from this marker); Highland Park Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas M. Rathbun (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Firehorses (within shouting distance of this marker); Trophy Cannon presented to Monroe County by Hon. O.F. Williams. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery (about 300 feet away); The Jewish Poor Lot (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Also see . . .
1. Hon. John W. Stebbins (Pierce, Ilion Citizen, 1906). (Submitted on January 25, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Full text of "Symbolism of Odd-fellowship" (Stebbins, 1903) at Internet Archive. (Submitted on January 25, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 5, 2024
2. John W. Stebbins Quote Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 5, 2024
3. John W. Stebbins Monument and Odd Fellows Plot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 5, 2024
4. John W. Stebbins Monument IOOF Banner
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
