From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)
Colored Lodges - Owensboro, KY
The following information comes from Bennett and Co.'s Owensboro City Directory 1889-90.
Masons met at Hall No. 7 on Frederica Street.
- Guiding Star Lodge No. 14
- Verbena Court No. 8 (Colored Ladies)
- Owensboro Lodge No. 1892, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
- Charity Lodge No. 5
- United Brothers of Friendship Lodge No. 7
- Elizabeth Temple No. 7
- Woolfolk Camp No. 7
- St. Martha's Temple No. 8
- Royale House of Queen Esther No. 15
- Past Master's Council No. 23
- Diamond Start Lodge No. 119
- Love Temple No. 83
- K. of T. Lodge No. 251
- Union Benevolent Society No. 2
- Union Benevolent Society No. 1 (Colored Young People)
- Union Benevolent Society No. 1 (Colored Sisters)
- Union Star Brass Band
- Owensboro Twilight Brass Band