At an 1867 meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, First Klan activists tried to create a hierarchical organization with local chapters eventually reporting to a national headquarters. Since most of the Klansmen were veterans, they were used to such military hierarchy, The effort did not succeed: the First Klan never operated under any centralized structure. Local chapters and bands were always highly independent.
At an 1867 meeting in Nashville Tennessee First Klan activists tried to create a hierarchical organization with local chapters eventually reporting to a national headquarters Since most of the Klansmen were veterans they were used to such military hierarchy The effort did not succeed the First Klan never operated under any centralized structure Local chapters and bands were always highly independent