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American Legion Post 19
Post 19, Department of Tennessee is located at 812 Nashville Highway, Columbia. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each
month, starting with dinner at 6:00 PM.
Post 19 has approximately 700 members and a Ladies Auxiliary Unit.
Post 19 activities include:
month, starting with dinner at 6:00 PM.
Post 19 has approximately 700 members and a Ladies Auxiliary Unit.
Post 19 activities include:
- Support of veterans at the Alvin C. York Hospital in Murfreesboro. Support includes providing needs as well as a Christmas Party.
- Sponsorship of Legion Baseball team. The Post 19 team won the 2007 American Legion World Series.
- Sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 176. Troop 176 is very active and has produces several Eagle Scouts.
- Bi-annual Ham Breakfast. The Post 19 ham breakfast has become a tradition in the Columbia area. Conducted
twice a year, the breakfast typically feeds 600 guests. - Jr. ROTC. Post 19 supports Jr. ROTC programs at both Central High in Columbia and Spring Hill High School.
- Veterans Services - Post 19 actively supports veterans in need and provides guidance regarding benefits available.
- Pot-luck Dinners - Post 19 members enjoy dinners for such events as Derby Day, Valentines Day, Christmas and
Thanksgiving..just to name a few. - Boy's State - Each year Post 19 selects young men to participate in the program.