_brudy t1_j2xrki0 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Reply to comment by SocialSyphilis in Fredonia Grange--near Burlington by SocialSyphilis

I feel dumb, but what's a grange? Since moving to Western WA, I noticed pretty much all the small communities and towns around here have one, and I sorta get it but I don't.

jthanson t1_j2y8qwn wrote on January 4, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Washington is one of the strongest states for the Grange. During the Progressive Era, there were many Washington farmers and other agricultural workers who joined the Grange. There are still many Granges left in our state. It was the most popular fraternal group for people living in rural areas.

_brudy t1_j2yg0gx wrote on January 4, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Thank you! This is what I was missing, makes sense.

Thanks again!

jthanson t1_j2ygcwe wrote on January 4, 2023 at 8:45 PM

You're welcome. :)

Brandowmayor t1_j2xwe70 wrote on January 4, 2023 at 6:44 PM

From google - Grange - (in the US) a farmers' association organized in 1867. The Grange sponsors social activities, community service, and political lobbying.

_brudy t1_j2xxkka wrote on January 4, 2023 at 6:51 PM

That's the part I get, I thought maybe it has additional meaning or function or something.

Rich-Juice2517 t1_j2ydvnt wrote on January 4, 2023 at 8:30 PM

It's a community hall basically. You can have weddings etc at them if you want