According to the Colorado State Grange HIstory Book, the Divide Grange No. 53, located in Spring Valley, was incorporated February 18, 1874 with the abundance of crops and other agricultural products.  The grangers were a strong force in this tiny settlement.  A grange store housed in the blacksmith and post office building was run by a Jacob Geiger, selling everything from "Ranche Produce" to farm implements.  The only faces that can be positively identifies are master Jacob Geiger, holding the gavel, and John Geiger, sitting down by the books on the table.  The regallia worn by the members reflects their position in the organization.  Clothing in this picture indicates the photo was taken between 1874 and 1884, and most likely , many of these grangers were original settlers of Spring Valley as the Geigers were.