In 1921 the first Post Home was purchased. The old Dearborn Hotel was purchased for $9,500. Later an additional $10,000 was spent remodeling the Hotel.

The Dearborn Hotel was built in about 1902.

In 1917 the name was changed to the O’Heron Hotel.

Later the name was changed to the New

Dearborn Hotel.

It was purchased by the American Legion

in 1921.

View more history for Post 298 in Marion, Iowa