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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks had modest beginnings in 1868 as a drinking club (then called the "Jolly Corks") established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. Early members were members of theatrical performing troupes in New York City. It has since evolved into a major American fraternal, charitable, and service order with over a million members, both men and women, throughout the United States and Canada. Current members are required to be over the age of 21 and believe in God.
An interesting physical artifact of the order is the number of communal cemetery plots once favored by the group. Often these are marked with impressive statuary.
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was originally the Judicial Restraining Order of Elks. #littleknownelksfacts #tcot #p2
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was originally the Judicial Restraining Order of Elks. #littleknownelksfacts #tcot #p2
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