The Charlotte Grange Building
(Now the Town Hall and Charlotte Historical Society)
Taking its name from an archaic word meaning “granary,” the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry) formed as a farmers cultural and social group beginning in 1867. The Charlotte Grange was formed in 1883 and was dissolved prior to 1987, when it joined with the Cooper Grange. The Upper level of this building was the Grange Hall, and was bought by the town. It is used today by the Charlotte Histoircal Society as a museum. The lower level is still used today for meetings and voting. A town office has been added to the rear of the old building.
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The Charlotte Grange The founders of the Charlotte Grange left no written record telling us with whom the idea originated, but from such facts as we can gather, it appears that Henry A. Sprague was a leader in the movement, and it was through his efforts that the forty-one Charter members were enrolled. Throughout its history, the Grange has participated in the community, discussing local business opportunities for farmers, visiting sick members, investing time in the children of Charlotte, and otherwise bringing favorable attention to the town. There is a quotation lettered on the wall of the Charlotte Grange hall. It was placed there in the early years of the Grange, and it has been a guide in the past. We feel it will sustain us in the future. The message reads, “A Good Patron Places Faith in God.” (C) 1996, Charlotte Historical Society |
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