Mt. Angel American Legion Post 89
Mt. Angel Post #89 was chartered August, 1934, with 26 members. A Salem architect designed the building in 1935. It was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) about 1936, and formally dedicated about 1938.
Construction of the building was about to begin, or had started, when it was said that Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects can only be on government entity properties.
The property was owned by the Mount Angel Abbey. The Abbey sold the footprint of the building plus five feet to Marion County for $10. Thereafter building was owned by the Post, the property by Marion County.
Some of the services the Legion provides to the community include: the placing of the American flag throughout town during holidays and at each veteran’s gravesite on Memorial Day; providing a color guard for veterans’ memorial services, parades and celebrations and the sponsorship of scholarships.
Read more here - Legion Presented with Special Service Award
We collect unserviceable flags, year around, for appropriate disposition on Flag Day. Call 503-845-2400 or 503-845-6119 for pickup.
Meetings
6:30 PM on the first Tuesday of every month,
(no meetings in July & August)
All veterans welcome.
Meet at the Legion Hall
740 E College St
Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Contact and Membership information:
Jim Kosel, 503-845-6119
Flag Dates & Special Events
Martin Luther King Birthday
3rd Monday in January
Presidents’ Day
3rd Monday in February
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29
Armed Forces Day
3rd Saturday in May
Last Monday in May
Flag Day
June 14
Independence Day July 4
Oktoberfest
Second Weekend after Labor Day
Veterans Day November 11
Gus the Gobbler here.
The Mt Angel American Legion Post 89 has announced for the safety and health of the community the 2020 Turkey
Shoot has been cancelled.
This would be the 80th year for the annual fund raiser. I have
been crying so long I could make turkey soup with my tears.
A few onions, carrots and celery could add needed flavor.
But to liven things up in Mt Angel, the Post is having a raffle
with $1000.00 cash prize.
The tickets are $20.00 each with a total of 200 tickets. One
winner to be drawn November 11, Veterans Day.
These are the six merchants in town, all willing to sell you a ticket. Get yourself one or more tickets before they are all sold.
While you cash a check at Columbia Bank, buy yourself a ticket.
Go across the street to Der Garten for a pretzel and buy a ticket.
Fill your tank with gas at Union 76 and buy a ticket.
Stop at Bochslers for yard fertilizer and buy a ticket.
Now have Jamie cut your hair and buy a ticket.
A cold one from Tiny’s will top off your day and yes they will
sell you a ticket. Make sure you wear a mask.
