National Grange Marker

National Grange Marker

NPS / Claire Hassler

Quick Facts

Location:

Washington, DC

Amenities

4 listed

Bicycle - Rental, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Public Transit, Wheelchair Accessible

Dedicated on September 9, 1951, this small plaque recognizes the founding members of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, an agricultural association and advocacy group. The organization was founded in 1867. This memorial is unique on the National Mall because it is the only marker for a private organization on this public ground.

INSCRIPTION:

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
William Saunders
Aaron B. Grosh
John Trimble
John H. Thomson
Francis McDowell
William M. Ireland
Assisted by Caroline A. Hall
This tablet erected by the National Grange, 1951