ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

The Order of Knights of Pythias is a fraternity which was founded in Washington, DC, February 19, 1864, by Justus H. Rathbone, and embraces over a thousand subordinate lodges in the United States and Canada, with occasional lodges having been formed elsewhere. The primary object of fraternal organizations is to promote friendship among men and to relieve suffering. Each organization adopts some outstanding principle as its objective. The individuality of an order is determined by its ideal sentiment. The distinguishing principles of the Order of Knights of Pythias are "FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY and BENEVOLENCE".

Primary location: Newtown United States