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Iota Chapter, Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Georgetown, Williamson County

Marker Text

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. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Marker Details

Address 1003 McKenzie
Location Description Kappa Sigma Chapter House, Southwestern University
Marker # 13871
Dedicated 1986
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code fraternal organizations
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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