Post 173 Bellefontaine, Ohio
Post 173
Bellefontaine, Ohio
About This Post
Post Namesake
The post was named after Harold R. Kerr, the first Bellefontaine serviceman killed in World War I. He served with the Marines and died in action on June 15, 1918, near Chateau ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Jeff Kauffman (former American Legion Ohio Department Commander
Ray Stamm - 2nd District Ohio Commander
Georgia Stamm - 1st Female Post Commander of Post 173
What Makes this Post Unique
Our post is making a History Book of Veterans from Logan County for the 100 year anniversary. We are a small town post in which our Regular (Veterans), Sons of Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, 40/8, Color Guard, and Honor Guard are ... READ MORE
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Post Commanders
HISTORY
1910
Harold Kerr Post #173 Charter Approved
Oct 15, 1919
Full Story
The first efforts to organize in Logan County came in August 1919, when area servicemen banded together to form a local post. Former Major E.K. Campbell called the meeting to order and gave the men present an idea of what a temporary organization might involve. Fred Hamilton was chosen to act as temporary chairman and Joseph Cooke as temporary secretary.
1920
Memorial Hall given to Post for clubroom
Jan 1, 1921
In January 1921, County Commissioners give the second floor of Memorial Hall to the recently formed Harold Kerr Post for use as a clubroom. A large room on that floor was used for meetings and had kitchen facilities as well. The first floor of Memorial Hall was given to the Eugene Reynolds Post of the Grand Army of the Republic and kindred organizations
1940
New Post locations
Sep 1, 1943
After outgrowing facilities there, Post 173 in 1943 settled into the third floor of the Powell Block at the corner of east Columbus and Opera. Subsequent moves took the organization to the building on north Main that would later serve as the Calvary Baptist Church and then as the MacGillivray Law offices, to the former Orr Mansion now occupied by the..
1960
Grand Opening of Post 173 at 120 Colton Ave
Jun 24, 1968
Finally, post officers and members voted to construct their own post facility, which was built in 1968 at its current location, 120 Colton Avenue.
