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Grange Hall School Marker image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, January 21, 2014
Grange Hall School Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE, THEN GEOGRAPHICALLY
1 Alabama, Montgomery County, Pintlala — Pintlala Grange Hall / Grange Hall School
On Federal Road (County Route 24) 0.1 miles west of Mobile Highway (U.S. 31), on the left when traveling west.
(Side 1) Pintlala Grange Hall The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry was organized in 1867 to provide economic, social and cultural improvements for farmers and their families. Pintlala's Grange Hall was erected circa . . . Map (db m71433) HM
2 Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, Central Business District — S664 — Michigan State Grange / Women in the Michigan Grange
On West Water Street at North Kalamazoo Mall, on the right when traveling west on West Water Street.
Michigan State Grange Organized in 1873, the Michigan State Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry held its first annual meeting in January 1874 at Allen’s Hall, which once stood on this site. The Michigan Grange grew rapidly with over six . . . Map (db m190215) HM
3 New York, Steuben County, Wayne — Francis M. McDowellDedicated to the Memory of
On New York State Route 230, 0.1 miles east of Keuka Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
One of the Seven Founders of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry Located near his burial place by Steuben Co. Pomona Grange and the New York State GrangeMap (db m154149) HM

4 Nebraska, Custer County, Broken Bow — 59 — The Nebraska State Grange
On State Highway 2 at milepost 273, on the right when traveling east.
The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry was organized in Washington, D.C. in 1867. During the 1870's, it was the major voice of the American farmer and its social, educational, and fraternal activities brightened farm life. "Granger Laws", . . . Map (db m77761) HM

5 Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Montgomery — Eagle Grange No. 1
On U.S. 15 at East Blind Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 15.
Pennsylvania's first Grange, officially organized March 4, 1871, two and a half years before organization of the Pennsylvania State Grange on Sept. 18, 1873. The National Grange (order of Patrons of Husbandry) had been established in 1867. . . . Map (db m43510) HM

6 Wisconsin, Outagamie County, Appleton — 215 — South Greenville Grange No. 225
On Winnegamie Drive (County Highway BB) east of Municipal Drive (State Highway 76), on the right when traveling west.
Oliver Hudson Kelley organized National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry in Washington D.C., December 4, 1867. The Wisconsin State Grange was organized October 24, 1872 by National Deputy J. C. Abbott. South Greenville Grange No. 225 was organized by . . . Map (db m3716) HM

7 Québec, La Mitis, Sainte-Flavie — La grange à dîme / The Tithe BarnSainte-Flavie, "Porte de la Gaspésie"
On route Flavie-Drapeau just east of route de la Mer, on the left when traveling east.
Un patrimoine à conserver Dans le langage courant du XIXe siècle, on l'appelait aussi « hangar à grains ». L'état actuel des recherches historiques ne permet pas d'établir avec précision le moment de la construction de la . . . Map (db m129008) HM
8 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Alexander Hamilton's HouseThe New Home of the Hamilton-Grange — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
On West 141st Street. Reported permanently removed.
The New Home of the Hamilton-Grange. Alexander Hamilton’s house, named “The Grange” after his family’s ancestral home in Scotland, was moved from its original site on W. 143rd Street to 287 Convent Avenue in 1889. Studies have been done to . . . Map (db m221430) HM
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9 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — From Hamilton's Home to a National MemorialHamilton Grange National Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On West 141st Street at Hamilton Terrace, on the right when traveling east on West 141st Street.
The Grange is believed to be the only home that Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) ever owned. By the time he bought the land and built the Grange, he had already fought in the American Revolution, helped draft the Constitution and get it ratified . . . Map (db m209973) HM
10 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hamilton's EdenHamilton Grange National Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Hamilton Terrace at West 141st Street, on the right when traveling south.
In front of the Grange, Hamilton requested in his own words: 2. The Garden,er after making these out and making a beginning by way of example, will apply himself to planting of Raspberries in the orchard. He will go to Mr. Delafield for a . . . Map (db m209969) HM
11 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hamilton's EdenHamilton Grange National Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On West 141st Street at Hamilton Terrace, on the right when traveling east on West 141st Street.
One of the many impressive features of the Grange would have been the extensive gardens that surrounded it. Hamilton's gardens would have had many exotic plants that he had received from his close friend, Dr. Hosack, founder of the Elgin Botanic . . . Map (db m209970) HM
12 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Brewery District — Heather’s TreeThe Roots of the Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Near West Whittier Street west of South Front Street.
Along the western edge of what is now the Grange Insurance Audubon Center stands a string of old trees, planted during the days of industrial use on the site. Long before the first spade of dirt was turned to build it, the Center’s first . . . Map (db m209581) HM

13 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina, Golf Terrace Heights — Minnehaha Grange Hall
On Eden Avenue west of Grange Road, on the right when traveling west.
[west side] Minnehaha Grange No. 398 was organized on December 12, 1873. Its members came from Edina Mills, Richfield Mills, St. Louis Park and the surrounding area. At first, the Grange met in the homes of its members. Then in . . . Map (db m55450) HM

14 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Grange No. 939Patterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311, 0.1 miles east of Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Patterson Grange No. 939 (Original Charter Patterson Grange No. 237) 1874 The country was on the brink of a depression, and the power of the railroads dominated the post Civil War economy when farmers from the Midwest and the . . . Map (db m24811) HM

15 Ontario, Ottawa, Manotick — The Clapp Family Barns / Les granges de la famille Clapp
On Dickinson Street at Bridge Street (Provincial Highway 8), on the left when traveling south on Dickinson Street.
This Park is located on the former site of the Clapp Family Barns. Note the remnants of the barn foundation around this sign. The barn complex, shown here, is in front of the old bridge whose abutment remains behind the Cenotaph. Johnston Clapp . . . Map (db m110356) HM
16 Québec, Brome-Missisquoi, Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge (Mystic) — Grange Alexander-Solomon-Walbridge
On Mystic Road, 0.1 kilometers south of Walbridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
Construite en 1882 par l'entrepreneur Alexander Solomon Walbridge, cette grange-étable est formée de douze murs pignons disposés autour d'un espace central. Le bâtiment comporte deux niveaux: un premier qui servait d'étable et un second, divisé en . . . Map (db m77846) HM
17 Québec, Papineau, Montebello — La Grange Pesant / Pesant Barn
On Rue Notre Dame (Québec Route 148) 0.4 kilometers west of Côte Angèle, on the right when traveling west.
Français: En 1887, le sénateur Owens achète une bonne partie de la Seigneurie dont avait hérité la famille Bourassa lors du décès du seigneur Papineau. Owens, élu à trois reprises comme député conservateur du comté d'Argenteuil, . . . Map (db m151437) HM
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18 United Kingdom, England, East Sussex, Lewes — Southover Grange
Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east.
Southover was one of the earliest suburbs of Lewes. The Priory was built here on low land between the River Ouse and the Winterbourne stream. King Henry VIII ordered the Priory to be destroyed in 1537-8. Some of the Caen Stone from the Priory . . . Map (db m129710) HM
19 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — The Grange and Fraternal Hall (1874)233 Front Street — Danville Heritage Resource No. 8 —
On Front Street near East Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Danville Grange was a farmers' association and the hub of the community in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Grange was instrumental in bringing many improvements to the valley over the years, such as San Ramon Valley High School, a public . . . Map (db m200171) HM
20 California, El Dorado County, Pilot Hill — 551 — California’s First Grange Hall
On State Highway 49, on the left when traveling north.
Original Marker - Missing First Replacement Marker - See Photo #2 Pilot Hill Grange No.1, of 29 charter members: Master, F. D. Brown; Secretary, A. J. Bayley; was organized August 10, 1870. The Grange Hall, dedicated at this site . . . Map (db m11607) HM
21 California, Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova — American River Grange #172
On Kilgore Road, on the left when traveling north.
Organized March 1874 Dedicated October 1882 Presented by Native Daughters of the Golden West San Juan Parol #315 Rededicated 5-15-98Map (db m2033) HM
22 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — Historic La Grange
On La Grange Road at Yosemite Boulevard (California Route 132), on the right on La Grange Road.
The township of La Grange, French for "The Barn," was established in 1852 near the Tuolumne River. By 1853 French, Chinese, Mexicans, Spanish and Americans were here to mine gold, farm and ranch. About 5,000 people lived in the area. In 1854 . . . Map (db m94797) HM
23 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — La Grange
On Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132), on the left when traveling east.
This area has seen four phases of mining – placer, tunneling, hydraulic, and dredging. This bucket, one of a chain of 100, holds 12 c.f. and is from one of the worlds largest dredges. The Tuolumne Gold Dredging Co. started operation of the . . . Map (db m94799) HM
24 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — 414 — La Grange
On Yosemite Boulevard (Highway 132), on the left when traveling east.
French settlers originally established the community of French Bar along the Tuolumne River in 1850. After the destructive floods of 1851-52, citizens of French Bar relocated one mile upstream above the flood plain. Renamed La Grange, the new town . . . Map (db m42578) HM
25 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — La Grange Gold Dredge Co. Camp
On Lake Road south of Yosemite Boulevard (California Highway 132), on the left when traveling south.
In this stand of eucalyptus trees lie the remains of the La Grange Gold Dredge Co. Camp. Here unmarried miners lived in a small community while they operated huge dredging machines near and on the Tuolumne River. The camp was abandoned in 1951 when . . . Map (db m46325) HM
26 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — La Grange Saloon
On Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132), on the right when traveling east.
The original saloon on this site burned on January 13, 1897 as a result of a fire in the adjacent Coulter Hotel. The saloon owner Louis Levaggi, erected the present building the same year for 13,000. It was known as the “Metropolitan”. . . . Map (db m42575) HM
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27 California, Stanislaus County, La Grange — The Old La Grange Schoolhouse
On Flota Road west of Yosemite Boulevard (California Highway 132), on the left when traveling west.
This building, circa 1875, replaced the Branch District School that was built of rough lumber in 1855. Typical of the era, it is one room with handmade furnishings, porch and bell tower. A native of Iowa, C. C. Wright came here and began teaching in . . . Map (db m42562) HM
28 California, Trinity County, Weaverville — 778 — The La Grange Mine
On Highway 299, on the right when traveling east.
This mine was originally known as the Oregon Mountain group of claims, first operated about 1862. In 1892 the mine was purchased by the La Grange Hydraulic Gold Mining Company which brought water from Stuart's Fork through 29 miles of ditch tunnels . . . Map (db m32635) HM
29 California, Yuba County, Loma Rica — 139-5 — Loma Rica Grange Hall #802
On Loma Rica Road at Summit Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Loma Rica Road.
The National Grange of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry is a fraternal organization that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture and was founded in 1867. Loma Rica . . . Map (db m93917) HM
30 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Shelton, Huntington — Huntington World War II Memorial
On Huntington Street at Shelton Avenue (Connecticut Route 108), on the left when traveling north on Huntington Street.
1941         1945 Honor Roll Of Those Who Went From Huntington To Serve Their Country Eli J. Baldwin • Robert L. Baldwin • Margarte E. Bassett • Royal O. Birdseye • Stanley R. Block • Howard R. Bonnell • James L. Burkle • George . . . Map (db m25376) HM
31 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Weston — Norfield Grange World War II Memorial
On Norfield Road at Hedgerow Common, on the left when traveling east on Norfield Road.
. . . Map (db m30818) HM
32 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — Constitutional Oak
On Maple Street (Route 140) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Constitutional Oak Presented To Francis M. Charter Delegate From Ellington At The 1902 Connecticut Constitutional Convention Erected By Grange No. 46 P. of H. 1967Map (db m111902) HM
33 Connecticut, Tolland County, Ellington — First Meeting House
On Main Street (Connecticut Route 286) at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Site Of The First Meeting House Ellington Congregational Church 1739   —   1806 Marker Erected By Ellington Grange 1976Map (db m111899) HM
34 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry
On 4th Street Northwest at Madison Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street Northwest.
Near this site The National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry was organized on December 4, 1867 in the office of the Superintendent of the Propagating Gardens, Department of Agriculture. The founders of the Grange were: Oliver H. Kelley, John . . . Map (db m47448) HM
35 Idaho, Idaho County, Grangeville — Home on the Grange
On Pine Street near U.S. 95, on the right when traveling south.
Grangeville owes its origin to members of the Charity Grange #15, Patrons of Husbandry, organized in Mount Idaho in 1874. John M. Crooks, owner of a 600-acre ranch on Three Mile Creek, gave the Grangers land for a hall, an additional five acres, and . . . Map (db m141247) HM
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36 Illinois, Cook County, La Grange Park — La Grange Park Veterans Memorial
On Sherwood Road at Oak Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sherwood Road.
La Grange Park honors all veteransMap (db m245387) WM
37 Illinois, Cook County, La Grange Park — La Grange Park Veterans Memorial
On North La Grange Road (U.S. 12/45) north of Woodlawn Avenue.
This memorial stands here in commemoration of the many men and women from La Grange Park that have honorably served in the united states armed forces. These members of the military will never be forgotten for their courage, bravery, and interminable . . . Map (db m245388) HM
38 Illinois, Cook County, La Grange Park — Memorial Park
Near North La Grange Road (U.S. 12/45).
Memorial Park Dedicated july 4, 1990 to honor all who distinguished themselves by serving in the armed forces of the United States of AmericaMap (db m245390) HM
39 Kentucky, Christian County, Hopkinsville — 1179 — Church Hill Grange House
On Cox Mill Road (State Highway 695) 0.3 miles south of Pierce Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1878 by the Grange. Used ever since for public meetings. Kentucky's first farm cooperative, the Church Hill Grange operated a livestock market here. Leading this pioneer cooperative were two Christian County farmers, Winston J. Davie, first . . . Map (db m158702) HM
40 Kentucky, Fleming County, Grange City — 1569 — Grange City Covered Bridge
On Kentucky Route 111 at City Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 111.
Built circa 1868-70, this bridge is a single 86 ft. span and a good example of Theodore Burr’s truss employing multiple king posts. The yellow pine timbers have double-shouldered braces. Abutments are of “red stone”; corrugated sheet . . . Map (db m146743) HM
41 Kentucky, Oldham County, La Grange — Buddy Pepper House
On South Walnut Avenue at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Avenue.
Buddy Pepper (1922-1993) a pianist, songwriter, and actor during Hollywood's “Golden Age,” lived in this house from his birth through 1932. He is best remembered as a writer of the most popular song of 1953, “Vaya Con Dios,” which was recorded . . . Map (db m223377) HM
42 Maine, Washington County, Jonesboro — Grange
On Harrington Road (U.S. 1) at Station Road, on the right when traveling north on Harrington Road.
From its organization in 1900, through several decades, the social life in Jonesboro revolved around Grange meetings, public suppers and other types of Grange sponsored entertainment. The custom of serving a public dinner on Town Meeting day was . . . Map (db m183787) HM
43 Maryland, Frederick County, Walkersville — Israel's CreekMeeting House Cemetery
On Woodsboro Pike (State Highway 194) at Devilbliss Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north on Woodsboro Pike.
Internments dating from 1817 Plaque erected 1965 by Glade Valley Grange with cooperation of Methodist Church Walkersville, MarylandMap (db m8649) HM
44 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Town of Brewster World War I Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6) 0.1 miles south of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
Memorial To those who served in the World War Presented to the Town of Brewster by Brewster Grange 1919 Roland E Allen • Winthrop N Bassett • Ernest H Black • Allen S Bragg ☆ Herbert A Cahoon • Ernest E Chase • . . . Map (db m159811) WM
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45 Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Halifax — Halifax Grange Veterans Monument
On Plymouth Street at Hemlock Lane, on the right when traveling west on Plymouth Street.
Honoring Those Who Served 1949 Halifax Grange 253Map (db m209130) WM
46 Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Timberland Grange Memorial
Near Cochran Avenue (Business Interstate 69) at Tirrell Highway.
"And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations" Rev. 22-2 This Grove is dedicated to the memory of the Timberland Grange pioneers of Eaton County. To the boys who answered their country's call. To the study of trees . . . Map (db m216459) WM
47 Michigan, Eaton County, Vermontville — Vermontville First Schoolhouse
On West Main Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
On this plot of ground was erected The First Schoolhouse in Vermontville in 1838. It was used until a date in the early fifties, and was also occupied for church purposes from 1838 - 1844.Map (db m191599) HM
48 Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Traverse City, Peninsula Township — Peninsula Township War MemorialWorld War One – World War Two
On Center Road (Michigan Route 37) 2 miles north of Tompkins Road, in the median.
This memorial erected by Cherry Center Grange No. 1850 in honor of the boys and girls of Peninsula Town, who served in World Wars One and Two. World War One – Frank Edgecomb World War Two – Carl Brimmer World War One, April 3 . . . Map (db m234756) WM
49 Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian — Lenawee County World War Honor Roll1917       1918
On E. Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of Lenawee County men who gave their lives for liberty and justice in the World War. Claud T. Annis • Harold Bachman • Lloyd C. Bailey • Ward B. Baughey • Oliver M. Biggs • Edward E. Biskupski • Orvel V. . . . Map (db m182918) WM
50 Michigan, Van Buren County, Decatur — L2111 — Hamilton Grange Hall / Hamilton Fair
On County Road 215 (52nd Street) at 84th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on County Road 215 (52nd Street).
(Obverse Side) Hamilton Grange Hall Local farmers organized Hamilton Grange No. 355 in 1874 and built this hall the following year. Lacking a town center, area residents congregated at the hall, which hosted elections and . . . Map (db m68413) HM
51 Minnesota, Cottonwood County, Windom — Lakeview Cemetery Soldiers Memorial
On Lakeview Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lakeview Avenue.
All Gave Some Some Gave All All veterans are honored and remembered by the Windom Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3844 Granite monument: La Grange Post No. 79. 61    G.A.R.    65 Women's Relief Corps 61    No. 36. . . . Map (db m234289) WM
52 Minnesota, Goodhue County, Red Wing — Mt. La Grange – Barn Bluff
Near East 5th Street, 0.5 miles east of Bluff Street, on the left when traveling east.
This bold bluff was a landmark for French explorers who named it Mt. La Grange for its resemblance to a large barn. Some 10,000 years ago meltwater from the glaciers carved a deep channel in this area. Barn Bluff became an island in the . . . Map (db m24982) HM
53 Minnesota, Sherburne County, Elk River — Grange ShrineOliver Hudson Kelley Home
On U.S. 10 at Kelly Farm Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 10.
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry was founded in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 1867. This date marks the birth of organized agriculture on American soil. Oliver Hudson Kelley first advanced the idea of a farm fraternity. As . . . Map (db m69902) HM
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54 Missouri, Lewis County, La Grange — La Grange Artesian Well
Near Main Street (Business U.S. 61) east of West South Street, on the right when traveling north.
This well, 800 feet deep, was drilled in 1887 in search for fuel to fire large local steel rolling mill. Its bottled waters were famous in early 1900's, and shipped commercially pause to refresh. "Know therefore this day, and . . . Map (db m150199) HM
55 Missouri, Lewis County, La Grange — La Grange Missouri
On Washington Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Founded 1832 in Marion County after Lewis County was formed LaGrange became a part of Lewis County in 1833Map (db m150198) HM
56 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rue des GrangesThird Street
On Walnut Street at Memorial Drive (Rue des Granges), on the left when traveling east on Walnut Street.
English: La Rue des Granges ("Barn Street" or Third Street), farthest from the river, formed the western boundary of the town. It had many small homes of tradesmen and laborers built along its east side, while the west side had . . . Map (db m151508) HM
57 Missouri, St. Louis, Near North Riverfront — Le Grange de Terre (Big Mound)
On Mound Street, on the left when traveling east.
This boulder stands near the site of the Great Indian Mound, leveled about 1870, which gave the city of St. Louis the name "Mound City"Map (db m139362) HM
58 New Jersey, Cape May County, Cape May, Lower Township — Cold Spring Grange Hall
On Seashore Road (County Road 626) 0.4 miles north of Academy Road (County Road 639), on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m191066) HM
59 New Jersey, Hunterdon County, Pittstown — Oak Grove Grange #119Site of
On Pittstown Road just south of Locust Grove Road, on the right when traveling south.
Chartered June 30, 1896 Charter surrendered 1988 Original building built in 1898 on land owned by H.K. Wright. Grange founded for purpose of cooperative buying to lower costs for farmers.Map (db m47943) HM
60 New York, Cattaraugus County, Leon — Leon Grange
On U.S. 62, 0.1 miles north of Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south.
Leon Grange has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m133013) HM
61 New York, Cayuga County, King Ferry — Unknown Soldier
On Lake Road (County Road 157) at Center Road, on the right when traveling south on Lake Road.
Only soldier lost in Col. Butler's force against Cayuga Iroquois Buried in nearby gully, September 25, 1779.Map (db m172109) HM
62 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — The Clermont
On U.S. 9, 0.1 miles north of Commons Road (County Route 6), on the left when traveling north.
Since and prior to its incorporation in 1788, Clermont has played a significant role in the history of America. Clermont’s history includes: home of Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of Louisiana Purchase and a drafter of the Declaration of . . . Map (db m136305) HM
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63 New York, Dutchess County, Pawling — Grange Hall
On Charles Coleman Boulevard, 0.1 miles south of Orchard Street, on the right when traveling south.
Pawling Grange founded 1897. Hall built by Grange members in 1946 as meeting place and community center. Sold to Town of Pawling in 1962. Map (db m24658) HM
64 New York, Erie County, Collins — Tree With Bank AccountNichols Elm
On Main Street (New York State Route 39 at milepost 5.1), 0.2 miles west of Jenings Road (County Route 487), on the right when traveling east.
Tree With Bank Account Nichols Elm Stopping place for stage coaches, Indian trail and survey marker. Saved in 1928 when route 39 was built. Preserved through funds collected by citizens of Collins Center. On February 7, 1964, the 145 year . . . Map (db m104149) HM
65 New York, Monroe County, Irondequoit, West Irondequoit — Our Irondequoit
On East Ridge Road (County Route 241) west of Brambury Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Our Irondequoit melon was developed here on the Wm. Sutton farm. Its seed was first sold 1899. Very famous for its taste. Wiped out by blight 1940s. Map (db m90142) HM
66 New York, Monroe County, Webster — Webster Grange
On East Main Street (New York State Route 404) at Kircher Park, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Organized 1880 - Grange Hall 1899 An institution of social and agricultural influence in Webster Largest grange in the U.S.A.Map (db m65344) HM
67 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hamilton GrangeThe Home of Alexander Hamilton
On West 141st Street near St. Nicholas Avenue.
1757 * A.B., A.M., L.L.D. * 1804 Statesman Soldier * Administrator * Lawyer Captain Lt. Col. Staff of General Washington Major General Member of Congress Member of New York Legislature Delegate to the Constitutional Convention First Secretary of . . . Map (db m221900) HM
68 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights — Hamilton Grange
On West 141st Street west of St Nicholas Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Gen. Alexander Hamilton, one of the Framers of the Constitution, first Secretary of the Treasury, built this house in 1802.Map (db m221417) HM
69 New York, Onondaga County, Spafford — Borodino Hall
On East Lake Road (New York State Route 41) at Nunnery Rd. on East Lake Road.
Site of first religious society of Borodino Church c. 1833 Spafford Town Hall 1870 Borodino Grange #1272 1912-1997 Spafford Area Historical Society 1997Map (db m108495) HM
70 New York, Rensselaer County, Berlin — Berlin, New York War Memorials
On Main Street at Plank Road (County Route 40), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Statue Inscription: 1776 1812 1861 1898 Front Plaque In Honor And Memory of the Boys Of Berlin Who Served In World Wars I And II World War I Killed in Action Crandall, Jerry • Hull, Eugene • Mosher, . . . Map (db m148282) WM
71 New York, Schenectady County, Duanesburg — Home of William North
On North Mansion Road at Duane Lake Road, on the right when traveling north on North Mansion Road.
Home, Erected 1784 - Of - William North Born 1755 Died 1836 ————————— Soldier Throughout The Revolution Aide De Camp To Baron Steuben Adjutant General Of The Provisional . . . Map (db m27494) HM
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72 New York, Suffolk County, Sayville, Cherry Grove — Town of Islip Grange
On Broadway Ave. north of Montauk Hwy, on the right when traveling south.
This 12-acre site was set aside by Islip Town in 1974 as a repository for 19th century structures that were threatened with demolition. Islip Town garnered the support of community groups to create a rural, pre-Civil War village with the structures . . . Map (db m123417) HM
73 New York, Suffolk County, West Islip — La Grange Inn
On Montauk Highway at Higbie Lane on Montauk Highway.
Built mid 18th Century by Higbie Family. Originally named, the Higbie House. Enlarged 19th Century. LI's oldest continuing hostelry. Map (db m108704) HM
74 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Dryden War Memorial
On North Street (New York State Route 13) just north of E Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
To honor those of the Town of Dryden who served their country in the 2nd World War with the Allied Nations for world freedom. C.E. Mead · E.A. Chaffee · E.S. Youmans · R.J. McKeon · C.A. Root · R.H. Hoose · R.W. Martin · C.L. Royce · G. . . . Map (db m243214) WM
75 Ohio, Fairfield County, Pickerington — Former Home of Violet Grange
On Lockville Road at Park Alley, on the right when traveling north on Lockville Road.
Former Home Of Violet Grange #1949 1914 - 2010 Patrons Of Husbandry Faith • Farm • Family • CommunityMap (db m238539) HM
76 Ohio, Fulton County, Winameg — Council Oak / Col. D.W.H. HowardChief Winameg - Col, D.W.H. Howard / Pioneer of Fulton County
On County Road 102, on the left when traveling north.
Council Oak Of the three things for which the site is historically important, only one survives - the famous Council Oak. Given the power of speech, the great tree could tell a stirring story of council meetings, torture of war prisoners, and . . . Map (db m100804) HM
77 Ohio, Fulton County, Winameg — Winameg Mounds
On County Route 102 when traveling north.
This site(approximately 6 acres) contains 12 low mounds which each averaged 3 foot high and 35 feet wide. They contain adult, children, and animal remains and cremains, altars, and personal belongings of pre-historic mound building cultures from the . . . Map (db m101218) HM
78 Ohio, Lorain County, Wellington — Veterans Monument
On Ohio Route 58, 0.2 miles north of Ohio Route 162, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Honor and Sacrifice of our Men and Women Who served our Country in times of War The erection of this monument made possible by the gifts of the citizens of the community, the assistance of the Huntington Grange, the efforts of . . . Map (db m38829) HM
79 Ohio, Summit County, Twinsburg — Twinsburg World War II - Korea - Vietnam War Memorial
On Darrow Road (Ohio Route 91) near Aurora Road (Ohio Route 82), on the right when traveling south.
In Memoriam World War II Lt. Herbert Gill Navy Fighter Pilot Died - Dec. 4, 1943 Sgt. Paul Bennett 486 QM REF. Co. M. Died - Dec. 6, 1945 P.F.C. Fred Staedtler, Jr. Co. M., 145 Inf., 37 Div. Died - Mar. 6, 1945 Bert . . . Map (db m44883) WM
80 Oregon, Jackson County, Ashland — Ashland’s Golden Spike
On A Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on A Street.
On December 17, 1887, Charles Crocker Drove The Golden Spike In The Rail Yard Just South Of This Point; Connecting The Oregon & California Tracks From The North With Those Of The California & Oregon, Now The Southern Pacific, From the South. This . . . Map (db m145727) HM
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81 Oregon, Lake County, Fort Rock — Fort Rock Grange # 758
On Fort Rock Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Fort Rock Grange was organized in 1930 during the great depression, a time of hardship, drought, and struggle for those living in the Fort Rock Valley. There were 17 charter members, whose names hang on the north wall of the main hall. . . . Map (db m189155) HM
82 Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, King of Prussia, Upper Merion Township — 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiments
On Valley Forge Park Road (Pennsylvania Route 23), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to Major General Nathanael Greene Brigadier General James Mirchell Varnum Colonel Christopher Greene Colonel Israel Angell and to other officers and men of 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Regiments encamped at Valley Forge in 1777-1778. - Let . . . Map (db m28897) HM
83 Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Trappe — Keystone Grange #2 Old Lodge Hall
On Main Street/Ridge Pike (Old U.S. 422) 0.1 miles east of 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 113), on the left when traveling west.
Erected - circa 1849 by Providence Lodge No. 345 I.O.O.F. 1865 Warren Lodge No. 310 F.&A.M. 1865-1913 Keystone Grange No. 2 P. of H. 1913 Organized March 20, 1873 in Upper-Providence Twp, Penna. 2nd Grange to be organized in . . . Map (db m21471) HM
84 Pennsylvania, Pike County, Matamoras — Delaware River
On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 209) at Delaware Drive, on the left when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Called Lennape Wihittuck by native Lenni Lennape Indians. Lamasepose or Great Fishkill by early Dutch settlers.Map (db m24480) HM
85 Pennsylvania, Pike County, Matamoras — Matamoras
On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 6/209) south of 8th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Named in 1848 for town in Mexico. Upper streets laid out by J. Biddis, a Quaker, to resemble those of his native Philadelphia.Map (db m215139) HM
86 Pennsylvania, Pike County, Matamoras — Mid-Delaware
On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 209) at Delaware Drive, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Name given to present bridge erected 1939. Other bridges destroyed by ice gorge March 17, 1875 and flood of October 10, 1903.Map (db m24482) HM
87 Pennsylvania, Sullivan County, Forksville — Harold "Red" Grange(1903 - 1991)
On Pennsylvania Route 154.
Legendary football player, nicknamed " The Galloping Ghost," born in Forksville. Member, College Football Hall of Fame . Career began at Wheaton (Ill.) High School; scored 75 touchdowns. Played 1923-25 for the University of Illinois; an All - . . . Map (db m90013) HM
88 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Finleyville — Ginger Hill Grange
On Pennsylvania Route 136 west of Gamble Street, on the left when traveling east.
Registered Landmark Washington County History and Landmarks FoundationMap (db m206685) HM
89 Pennsylvania, Washington County, Finleyville — Ginger Hill War Memorial
On Pennsylvania Route 136 west of Gamble Street, on the right when traveling west.
Veterans of Ginger Hill ☆ ☆ ☆ A community that honors its veterans is a community committed to the preservation of a freedom won by the sacrifice of life itself. This monument is dedicated to the valiant forces . . . Map (db m206655) WM
90 South Carolina, Abbeville County, Donalds — The Donalds Grange No. 497Patrons of Husbandry and Literacy
On SC Highway 184, on the right when traveling north.
The Donalds Grange No. 497 is significant for both its architecture and its contribution to the social development of the community and Abbeville County. For these reasons, Donalds Grange No. 497, Patrons of Husbandry, was entered into the . . . Map (db m12112) HM
91 South Carolina, Newberry County, Newberry — 36-2 — Bush River Quaker Meeting
On Dennis Dairy Road, on the left when traveling north.
This old cemetery marks the site of the Bush River Meeting House. Settled by Quakers in the 1760s, it was a monthly meeting (1770-1822) and a quarterly meeting with jurisdiction over all meetings in South Carolina and Georgia from 1791 to 1808. . . . Map (db m13288) HM
92 Tennessee, Fayette County, LaGrange — 4E 65 — La Grange
On 3rd Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling east.
Settled in 1819 on the site of an Indian trading post, it was named for General La Fayette's ancestral home in France. He visited La Grange in 1824 and called it the "Beautiful Village." Its location on a bluff made it a natural military post; . . . Map (db m62007) HM
93 Texas, Fayette County, La Grange — La Grange Depot Museum
On North Washington Street at West La Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
This depot was completed in November 1897 by the M-K-T Railroad. It replaced the earlier depot that was on this site from 1887 until it burned in March 1897. The depot now houses the La Grange Depot Museum.Map (db m195093) HM
94 Texas, Fayette County, La Grange — 1184/2495 — The Dawson Expedition / Historic Oak Tree
On North Washington Street at West Colorado Street, on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street.
The Dawson Expedition Under this historic oak on September 15, 1842, Capt. Nicholas Mosby Dawson organized his company of Fayette County mounted volunteers, who rushed to reinforce Col. Matthew Caldwell, after San Antonio was captured by . . . Map (db m53231) HM
95 Texas, Johnson County, Rio Vista — 15455 — Grange Hall Cemetery
Near County Highway 1208, 0.2 miles south of Farm to Market Road 916.
Nolands River was an early Johnson County community, established in the late 1850s. A local club of the Grange, a farmers' fraternal organization, organized here in 1874, and built a two story meeting hall called "Grange Hall" that also housed a . . . Map (db m194382) HM
96 Vermont, Orange County, Chelsea — Chelsea War Memorial
On Vermont Route 110 at North Common Street, on the left when traveling south on State Route 110.
In honor of the men and women from Chelsea who served in the United States armed services names were not transcribedMap (db m158776) WM
97 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — S-29 — Magnolia Grange
On Iron Bridge Road (Virginia Route 10) at Krause Road, on the right when traveling east on Iron Bridge Road.
Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A nearby tavern provided lodging for persons with business at the . . . Map (db m19487) HM
98 Washington, Skagit County, La Conner — Former Grange Hall
On 2nd Street at Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
This building was built about 1875 for a Grange Hall It became the first federal court north of Seattle, the district court for Whatcom County, and the first court house for Skagit County. Later it became at various times...a school . . . Map (db m177795) HM
99 Washington, Spokane County, Deep Creek Community — Camp Washington
On Coulee Hite Road, on the right when traveling west.
Commemorating the establishing of Camp Washington by Governor Isaac I. Stevens on the site in front of this monument where he and Gen'l then Captain George B McClellan and their military and engineering forces met and camped from October . . . Map (db m45328) HM
100 Washington, Spokane County, Four Lakes — Battle of Four Lakes
On S. Electric Ave. near West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this historic ground, Sept. 1, 1858, 700 soldiers under Col Geo. Wright, U.S.A. routed 5,000 allied indians. Four days later, the rallied hostiles were decisively defeated in a running battle. They sued for mercy, and have ever since . . . Map (db m3816) HM

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