Birthplace of Kappa Sigma: 46 East Lawn
Five UVA students founded the fraternity at 46 East Lawn. A bronze commemorative plaque on Grounds honors this monumental collegiate milestone.
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Kappa Sigma.
Zeta Chapter (Founding Alpha Chapter) chapter
- Campus
- University of Virginia
- Governing Council
- Council affiliation not listed
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
About the House.
Kappa Sigma was founded on the Lawn of the University of Virginia in room 46 East Lawn on December 10, 1869. Zeta is the mother chapter of the entire international fraternity.
Chapter Heritage & Campus Life
✓ Verified · Oct 2026Zeta Chapter · Founded Dec 10, 1869 at 46 East Lawn · Mother Chapter.
Kappa Sigma was founded on the Lawn of the University of Virginia in room 46 East Lawn on December 10, 1869. Zeta is the mother chapter of the entire international fraternity.
Military Heroes Campaign & Tradition
Hosts annual philanthropic galas supporting veterans through the Military Heroes Campaign while maintaining over 150 years of UVA history.
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Directory record verified October 11, 2026.