Webster Grange

Founded in 1880, the Webster Grange has played a pivotal role in the development of the Webster community. The organization first gathered for a picnic at Drake’s Landing, now known as Glen Edith.

In 1896, Webster Grange 436 successfully petitioned Congress for Rural Free Delivery of mail, a service that began in Webster on May 1, 1900. The Grange also provided a community nurse, equipped with a horse and buggy, to care for new mothers in the early 1900s.

The Grange Hall, built in 1899 on East Main Street, features classic “Grange” architecture. Located near the heart of the business district, it once offered direct access to the railroad via Kircher Park.

Throughout the years, the Grange contributed significantly to the community, including establishing a telephone exchange in 1901 and earning awards at the State Fair for fruit and vegetable exhibits starting in 1909.

From dances and festivals to countless community events, the Webster Grange has been a cornerstone of village life. At one point, it proudly held the title of the largest Grange in the U.S.