Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority was founded on August 29, 1920, in Hartford City, Indiana, by eighteen young women. Five of these eighteen were designated as LIFE FOUNDERS because of their dedication and constructive help through the early days of the founding of this organization. Their pictures are featured at the left in their later years. The Founders were Phyllis Langstaff Royce, Ferne Palmer Shick, Violet Pettit Tindall, Edith Bocock and Irene Waters Worley. Even though they are no longer with us their inspiration, love and ideals remain firmly instilled in the organization.

We are a non-academic sorority with the purpose of Friendship, Working for higher standards among young people, and Service work whenever and wherever possible. One of our Founders had belonged to a sorority at college. When she returned home she decided to start a new organization based on the ideals of love and friendship among her Hartford City friends. That was the beginning of Sigma Phi Gamma.

The first convention was held in Hartford City in August 1922. The first chapter outside of Indiana was installed on May 17, 1923. From that humble beginning, we expanded to become an International Sorority in 1929 with a chapter Ontario, Canada. Today we have chapters all over the United States and several in Canada.

In 1941 a plan was developed to create a permanent memorial to the Founders. The Sigma Phi Gamma Park was dedicated on July 8, 1945, the sorority's 25th Anniversary, at Hartford City, Indiana. Today that city park is used year round by the children and citizens of Hartford City. It has playground equipment, a shelter house, concession stand, and ball diamond. Each member contributes to the Park Fund in November.

As we enter the 21st Century, Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority, Inc. is moving forward with new plans, new goals and innovative ideas.