Records of the South Carolina State Grange, 1873-1905.
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South Carolina State Grange
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The order of the Patrons of Husbandry, commonly known as the "Grange", an agrarian movement during the last quarter of the 19th century; 1872, first state convention, 1304 members; 1875, approx. 10,000 members; the Grange promoted establishment of agricultural colleges, a state board of agriculture and cooperative efforts to improve and stimulate agriculture. After 1880 the Grange declined but meetings were held throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the description of Re...