Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 216
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Marker Text: Organized in 1904 as Rowena Chapter of the Sons of Hermann, worldwide benevolent fraternal organization.
Named for German national hero and tribal leader Hermann the Defender (18 B.C. - 19 A.D.), who helped break Roman power east of the Rhine River in 9 A.D. First officers of the Rowena Lodge were Michelus Feist, president; Julius J. Henkhaus, vice president; Walter Schuhmann, secretary; Ignatz Olsak, treasurer. There were ten charter members. The order maintains a youth camp and home for the aged, for members, at town of Comfort. (1971) Marker No: 4979
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 31.647642,-100.041893
Location: East end of Edwards Street, Rowena
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