Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Iota Chapter
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Photographed by Keith Peterson
1. Iota Chapter Kappa Sigma Marker
The Iota Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity was chartered at Southwestern University on October 12, 1886. Iota became an official chapter on October 15, 1886, following the initiations of Iverson B. Lane, Jesse C. Baker, Jasper B. Gibbs, and John S. Moss. Beginning as an unauthorized group on campus, the chapter did not receive university recognition until June 20, 1887. It was the 27th chapter chartered in the United States and the second organized in Texas. In Iota's first century over 975 members have worn the star and crescent, the symbol of Kappa Sigma.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13871.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1863.
Location. 30° 38.151′ N, 97° 40.03′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on Wesleyan Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: XI Chapter Kappa Alpha Order (within shouting distance of this marker); The Womans Club of Georgetown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southwestern University Main Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.B. and Lilburn Atkinson House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Evangelical Free Church (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Keith Peterson
2. Iota Chapter Kappa Sigma
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,458 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
