Highland Post 201

Paul Chin Department Commander 1964-65, John P. Ryan Department Commander 1968-1969, J. Leslie Brown, Jr. Department Commander 1975-76 and National Vice-Commander and Michael W. Phelps Department Commander 2010-11, Department Commander of the Year 2010-2011 and is currently Department Adjutant.

Since our charter in July 1937, Highland Post 201 has been welcoming veterans from all branches of our armed forces. Today we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. The Auxiliary welcomes all spouses and most female relatives of veterans and the Sons welcome all male descendants of veterans. Highland Post 201 is proud to have a great Legion Family working together to promote our programs. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals embodied in our preamble. Highland Post 201 is the largest American Legion Post in Louisville, Kentucky. The first regular meeting of Highland Post 201 was held on the evening of May 28, 1936. Thomas H. Hayden, Jr., Department Adjutant presided over the meeting until the Commander was elected. Mr. Herman Erhart was elected our first Commander. An application for temporary charter for Highland Post 201, dated June 14, 1936 was presented to the Department Executive Committee on June 18, 1936 and approved on June 26, 1936. On July 20, 1936 a temporary charter was presented to Highland Post 201 by Department Commander James Hammond. The Log Cabin and property was purchased in 1940 for $15,800. Prior to becoming the home of Highland Post 201, the Log Cabin had previously been a nightclub called Inn Logola. An advertisement featuring Inn Logola in 1937 stated a Deluxe Dinner could be purchased for $1.00. During the years Highland Post 201 members have twice experienced the heartbreak and frustration of serious fire damage to its properties. The first fire on August 17, 1964 severely damaged the interior of the log cabin. The second on May 31, 1981 completely destroyed Highland Hall. The second fire occurred in a spectacular early morning blaze. Out of the ashes of both fires grew a bigger and better Highland Post 201, standing even stronger and prouder. The Auxiliary was formed in July of 1938. At the first meeting on September 13 of that year, the newly elected officers of the Unit 201 were introduced by Mrs. R. V. Lowe, Department Officer of the Auxiliary. The Unit Charter was issued January 13, 1939. The Auxiliary has been very active with participation in the many programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary members have worked hard to make their Unit a viable and important part of Highland Post 201. The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 201 was formed in March of 1958. The original charter was signed on March 21, 1958 by Department Commander William C. Allen. The Sons like the Auxiliary play an important role by assisting in the many programs offered by Highland Post 201.