Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Iris Club
Celebrating 115 Consecutive Years at 323 North Duke Street
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 15, 2026
1. The Iris Club Marker
Under a Charter Signed by 120 Women:
to form a recognized center for social and mental culture;
to further the education of women;
to encourage all movements for the betterment of society;
and to foster a generous spirit in the community.
Home to Pennsylvania's first well-baby clinic
and Lancaster's first:
Kindergarten, Red Cross Chapter and Visiting Nurse Association
October 2013
Erected 2013 by The Iris Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 2.619′ N, 76° 18.275′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is on North Duke Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 N Duke St, Lancaster PA 17602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Stables and Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania Medical Society (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simon Snyder (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of the High companies - 1931 (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Fulton Reynolds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 15, 2026
2. The Iris Club Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 15, 2026
3. The Iris Club Marker - full building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
