Post 294 History

The American Legion Post 294 began in 1984 when a small group of men began meeting in a local restaurant, in a member’s office or on the tailgate of a pickup truck. Soon 12 men pooled enough money to buy an old house as their first post home.

At the first meeting a decision was made by the attending Veterans to file an application for an American Legion Post. At the next meeting a Certificate of Application for a Charter was presented. They also decided to organize a Post as soon as one hundred servicemen of Powder Springs expressed their desire to join the post.

With the charter in 1984, the Post was then able to begin welcoming Veterans from all branches of our armed forces, which they continue to do today. The mission of the American Legion is: To enhance the well-being of America’s Veterans, their families, our military and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

The American Legion’s motto is “Veterans Strengthening America”. A committee was formed to name the Post, and “American Legion Post 294” was chosen. All of
Powder Springs Veterans who died in the service of their country, as a mark of respect, were honored when the Post was chartered.

The Post 294 was officially chartered on October 3, 1986.