Record #:

12247

Author(s):

Francis, Sharin

Abstract:

In 1926, the Junior Order United American Mechanics, the oldest fraternal organization in the nation, founded an orphanage for children of their members in Lexington. Known as the American Children's Home, the orphanage has provided a haven for over 2,000 children, and a number of them have gone on to successful careers.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan 1984, p26-27, 40, il

Subject(s):

Orphanages--Lexington