Parkersburg, WV Lodge No. 198 was instituted in 1891, and currently has 139 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded BEACON Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge is the proud sponsor of Aubrey Haskins, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2024.The lodge meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, except Jul, Aug & Dec, then 1st Tuesday only, at 605 Green St, Parkersburg, WV.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Patrick Rush, and the Secretary is James Perkins.