Fredonia #1 - Fredonia, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This historical marker, located on West Main Street in Fredonia, New York, commemorates the first Grange, organized in Fredonia in 1868. The marker is next to the Grange building, which was built in 1915. The text of the marker says:

"Near here on April 16, 1868, farmers organized the first Grange to champion their needs in the healing of the nation recovering from Civil War."

The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is still an active organization with the mission to strengthen "individuals, families and communities through grassroots action, service, education, advocacy and agriculture awareness."

Marker Name: Fredonia #1 Marker Type: City Agency: Grange Dedication Date: 2008 City/Town/Village Name: Fredonia County: Chautauqua Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1) Website: [Web Link]

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