In 1962, The American Legion Memorial Pool and Park was purchased by the city of Marion for $4,000. Earlier value had been placed at between $500,000 and $1,000,000. June 15, 1965 Congressman John Culver proclaimed Marion as “Flag City USA”; Legionnaires placed flags on 22 light poles, up town and business houses. In November 1967 the Marion Legion Post and the Auxiliary published their first newsletter. Katz Salvage installed a new flag pole. Feb. 16, the city of Marion purchased 45 acreages from the post for $47,575 the property remained the American Legion Park. The Marion Parks now owns over 65 acres and are interested in acquiring more land.
