.was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1819. The first lodge in Pocahontas County, West Virginia was chartered on August 20, 1897 as Lodge 102. The lodge was originally located in Huntersville, but it relocated to Marlinton in 1908. The lodge met in the Yeager Building until it was sold in 1999.
The Odd Fellows were a popular fraternal organization in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They offered their members a sense of community, fellowship, and financial assistance in times of need. The lodge also provided for the burial of its members.
The Odd Fellows declined in popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, but they continue to exist today. The IOOF Lodge 102 in Marlinton is still active and meets regularly.
The IOOF Lodge Building in Marlinton is a two-story, rectangular frame Italianate style commercial building. It was built in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is currently privately owned and is not open to the public.
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