Post 183 Parkville, Maryland
Post 183
Parkville, Maryland
About This Post
Post Namesake
Parkville is the community where the Post resides. The ground upon which most of modern day Parkville presently stands was first surveyed in the colony of Maryland in 1735. The present Parkville owes its existence to Simon Jonas Martinet. As city surveyor of Baltimore in 1874, he purchased, at a trustee's sale, 35 acres and two rods of land more or less, which he named Parkville
Notable Members
Mr Eugene Davis who saw the need for an American Legion in the community. The eight men you met for the first organizational meeting to form a Post and all the men on the charter who got the Post up and running.
Chuck Thompson, National Sportscaster
Arthur J Donovan Baltimore Colts Defensive Lineman
James Mutcheller Baltimore Colts Offensive Tight End
What Makes this Post Unique
Grew rapidly from the beginning in membership.
Started on the Four Pillars soon after charted received.
Ultimately had one of the largest Post Homes in the State.
For many years the membership was 3rd largest in the world.
HISTORY
1940
1940's Our Story Begins
Jan 1, 1944
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight perspective members present,namely; Hall..
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight perspective members present,namely; Hall..
1940's Our Story Begins
Jan 1, 1944
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight members present,namely; Hall J.Tircuit,..
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight members present,namely; Hall J.Tircuit,..
1940's Our Story Begins
Jan 1, 1944
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight members present,namely; Hall J.Tircuit,..
Mr. Eugene Davis was a Parkville resident and Past Commander of Glenmar Post 148. After WW II Mr. Davis saw a need for an American Legion Post in the Parkville area. So in January 1945 the wheels started turning as he sent postcards to current and former members of the military that lived within the Parkville community. The initial meeting was held on November 28,1945 at Mr. Davis's home with eight members present,namely; Hall J.Tircuit,..
1950
1950's The story continues
Jan 1, 1950
With the start of the 1950's our membership expressed interest to expand activities in the Four Pillars of the American Legion. So in February 1950 members of the Memorial Park planning committee met with 4 parties of the Parkville community to discuss a plot of ground on Taylor Ave. as a site for the memorial. This memorial was to honor those from the community who had served their country in the military. They found the..
With the start of the 1950's our membership expressed interest to expand activities in the Four Pillars of the American Legion. So in February 1950 members of the Memorial Park planning committee met with 4 parties of the Parkville community to discuss a plot of ground on Taylor Ave. as a site for the memorial. This memorial was to honor those from the community who had served their country in the military. They found the..
1960
1960's We continue our journey
Jan 1, 1960
1960 found the original Post Colors being retired and the owner of the Emerald Tavern, where Post meetings were held for many years, being awarded an Honorary membership to the Post for all the help he gave in the initial growth of our organization. Athletic teams continued to grow and win championships. In 1961 the 1st Flag disposal ceremony was held and construction of a second level to the Post Home had begun. In 1962..
1960 found the original Post Colors being retired and the owner of the Emerald Tavern, where Post meetings were held for many years, being awarded an Honorary membership to the Post for all the help he gave in the initial growth of our organization. Athletic teams continued to grow and win championships. In 1961 the 1st Flag disposal ceremony was held and construction of a second level to the Post Home had begun. In 1962..
