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Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Knights of Pythias

 
 
The Fraternal Order Kights of Pythias Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 1, 2019
1. The Fraternal Order Kights of Pythias Marker
Inscription. The Fraternal Order Knights of Pythias was founded on this site 914 E Street, N.W. on February 19, 1864 Charter granted by Abraham Lincoln
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1864.
 
Location. 38° 53.764′ N, 77° 1.499′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is on E Street Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 914 E Street Northwest, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Christian Index (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Wilkes Booth's Escape (about 400 feet away); The Restoration of 800 F Street (about 500 feet away); Pennsylvania Avenue (about 500 feet away); This memorial tree (about 500 feet away); Roy Lichtenstein (about 600 feet away); "Woodies" comes to F Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
 
Regarding Knights of Pythias. The Knights of Pythias is the
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first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress.
 
Also see . . .  Knights of Pythias. Wikipedia article. (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.) 
 
The Fraternal Order Kights of Pythias Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 1, 2019
2. The Fraternal Order Kights of Pythias Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
 
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