Leeds Grange, P of H No 99

  • Also Known As: Deacon's Clothing Center
  • Also Known As: Leeds Community Church

  • Address: 160 Church Hill Rd
  • Vicinity: W ME-106
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Leeds Grange No 99, founded in 1875, was one of the most active community institutions in Leeds, Maine, bringing together local farm families for agricultural cooperation, education and social life. Beginning with 24 charter members and later reorganized in 1885 after a brief dormancy, the Grange became a central gathering place for meetings, events, and programs that strengthened the town's rural identity. Its yearbooks, records, and long membership history reflect the Grange's lasting role in supporting local agriculture and fostering community connections across generations. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1875/02/01 Leeds Grange is established by Deputy Robbins, with Davis Francis as Master and twenty-four charter members. Seventeen members will join the order by 8 July 1876, which is the date of their last meeting.
1885/01/01 Leeds Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is reorganized by Fred A Allen with George Parcher as Master. George Parcher will serve as Master for four years.
1887/00/00 Leeds Grange members build a hall. The regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The 30x50 foot structure will be extended by 20 feet in 1897.
1895/00/00 D F Lothrop Member At some point, D F Lothrop serves as Lecturer for one year at the Leeds Grange.

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Particulars for Leeds Grange, P of H No 99:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Society Grange Hall
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Area of Significance Social History




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