Post 250 History

The American Legion Post in Louisburg received their charter at a special meeting held October 5, 1932.  It would carry the name John P. Hand – Post #250 to honor the first man from Louisburg to have lost his life fighting for freedom in World War I.  The charter was presented by State Adjutant Ernest Ryan to 62 surviving veterans of World War I.  Among those charter members were names that still ring in our community today… Rosner, Knecht, Windisch, Grimes, Knop.  

To date, The American Legion family in Louisburg, consisting of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Riders, represents an active membership of more than 650 combined total members.  Since 1932, together they have played an active role in support of our community, youth, and most importantly veterans and their families.

Affiliated Organizations

A Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post 250 was formed on March 29, 1938. The Legion has every reason to be proud of it's Auxiliary.  Auxiliary members are always anxious and willing to co-operate in every Legion activity.

A Sons of the Legion for American Legion Post 250 was formed in 1987. The Legion has every reason to be proud of it's Sons of Legion unit, which are also always anxious and willing to co-operate in every Legion activity

Patriotic Days

MEMORIAL DAY has always been an outstanding occasion in this community. In addition to memorial events throughout the Louisburg community, the  goal of every Veteran to it's last man is to keep MEMORIAL DAY sacred to the memory of our war dead of all of the wars of the country; and all graves are decorated on this National Holiday.

ARMISTICE DAY, now called VETERANS' DAY, originally marked the end of fighting in World War I. It is an important holiday on the calendar of Legionnaires everywhere and in the hearts of all Veterans. 

Scholarships and Community Projects

American Legion Post 250 sponsors various scholarships for the further education of our children. We also sponsor and financially assist many worthy community projects and programs initiated by the National American Legion.

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