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Beta Theta Pi House

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Division of Student Development

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

309-341-7222

Fax: 309-341-7077

dsd@​knox.edu

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The Xi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi at Knox College was founded in 1855, not only as the first fraternity on campus, but also the first fraternity in the state of Illinois. Their residential fraternity house, which was renovated in 2018, is located at 112 West South Street.

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Printed on Friday, January 9, 2026