The fraternity was founded on , at Monmouth College in Illinois. It was established by six women—Mary Louise Bennett, Hannah Jeannette Boyd, Mary Moore Stewart, Anna Elizabeth Willits, Martha Louisa Stevenson, and Susan Burley Walker—who were dissatisfied with the lack of equivalent organizations for women compared to men's fraternities.
The "story" of , often summarized by its enduring presence since 1870, is a narrative of trailblazing women who sought companionship, academic support, and social advancement at a time when such opportunities were limited. The Foundation of KKG Örökké élhetsz
: Because it was founded before the term "sorority" was coined, KKG is officially a "women's fraternity," though it is commonly referred to as a sorority today. The fraternity was founded on , at Monmouth