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Founding in Hillsboro
- When
- 1873-12-23
- Where
- Hillsboro, Ohio
The WCTU was originally organized in Hillsboro, Ohio, on December 23, 1873, as part of the anti-saloon crusades.
The organization was founded in Hillsboro, Ohio, on December 23, 1873. This event emerged from the anti-saloon crusades of 1873 and 1874, where women gathered outside saloons to pray and confront customers, establishing the basis for the organization's reform strategies.
Sources
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Hillsboro, Ohio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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