Famous Elks


Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Marion, OH Lodge No. 32
President
Photograph of William
William "Gatz" Hjorstberg
Livingston, MT Lodge No. 246
Other
Photograph of Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini
New York #1, NY Lodge No. 1
Entertainment
Photograph of Henry M Jackson
Henry M Jackson
Everett, WA Lodge No. 479
Congress
Photograph of Ned Jarrett
Ned Jarrett
Newton, NC Lodge No. 2042
Sports
Photograph of Al Jolson
Al Jolson
New York #1, NY Lodge No. 1
Entertainment
Photograph of Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones
Atlanta-Northlake, GA Lodge No. 78
Sports
Photograph of Emmet Kelley
Emmet Kelley
Peru, IN Lodge No. 365
Entertainment
Photograph of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Boston, MA Lodge No. 10
President
Photograph of William Knowland
William Knowland
Oakland, CA Lodge No. 171
Congress