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Establishment of Beta Chapter

When
1868
Where
Virginia Military Institute
Part of
Kappa Alpha Order founded at Washington College

A second chapter, Beta, was established at the Virginia Military Institute in 1868, adjacent to Washington College.

The Beta chapter was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1868. This expansion occurred near the original Washington College location in Lexington. The Alpha chapter at Washington College continued to govern the fraternity until 1870.

Sources

  1. Kappa Alpha Order Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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