Kenton Elks Lodge #157 received its charter in 1890 and celebrated its 125th year anniversary in 2015.

The lodge has resided in its present location since 1910. Situated in downtown Kenton, it can be reached easily from all directions, and is only 1.5 miles from Memorial Park Golf Course. Kenton is home to the former Kenton Toy Company, maker of the Gene Autry Repeating Cap Pistol. It's also home to Pvt. Jacob Parrott, the first Medal of Honor recipient..

The Kenton Lodge has a Mens singing group called the Kentones that have performed in the community, at State Convention every year and has also performed at 3 Grand Lodge Conventions.

Kenton Lodge has a strong presence with Ritual and has represented Ohio at the Grand Lodge competition numerous times. The Ritual teams have many All-Americans and eight William King Award winners. The teams have reached the finals nine times including winning the 2006, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 National Championships.

Next time you are passing through Kenton, stop on in! We would love to have you as our guest!!!