Grange Hall
National Register of Historic Places

Grange Hall

Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
Listed
May 3, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
90000722

About this property

The Grange Hall in Somerset Township, Jackson County, Illinois, is the historic meeting place of Somerset Township's chapter of The Grange. Built in 1912, the building was Somerset Grange #1553's second meeting hall; the first building was built in 1876 and burned down in 1909. The red brick building was built by contractor W. A. Pitman in the Commercial style. The Grange Hall served as a meeting place for local farmers to discuss agricultural affairs and propose farm policy to legislators. The National Farmers Union's newspaper, the Union Farmer, was published from the Somerset Grange Hall until 1914. The building also served as a local social center and hosted township elections, club meetings, and community events. The hall was rehabilitated in 1988; it still serves as a township polling place. The hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
37.81948, -89.32194

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Grange Hall listed on the National Register?

Grange Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Grange Hall?

Grange Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Grange Hall?

The period of significance for Grange Hall is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1553.

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