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The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, also known as the Grange, is an organization for farmers. It is in the United States. It is made for them to more easily buy expensive things. It also tried to make laws that supported farmers. It was the most popular in the 1870's. The most people it ever had was one million. Today, it has 300,000 people. Its name comes from the French for barn.
The Grange was fairly active in politics. In the 19th century, many members of the Grange were involved in the Greenback and Populist movements. The Grange endorsed politicians well into the 20th century. Often, the endorsement of the State Grange was an important endorsement .
Grange Hall in Solon, Maine, circa 1910
Promotional poster, ca. 1873, that offers a "gift for the grangers"
1967 U.S. postage stamp honoring the National Grange
Grange in session, 1873
Union Grange Hall in Slatersville, Rhode Island, now a community center
