The American Legion
Founded 1919 · 1,725 posts in 51 states
Founded in 1919 by World War I veterans, the American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the United States. With approximately 12,500 posts across all 50 states, the Legion advocates for veterans benefits, supports youth programs like Boys State and American Legion Baseball, and provides community service nationwide.
Eligibility: Any U.S. military veteran who served during a designated wartime period and received an honorable discharge is eligible to join the American Legion.
Browse American Legion Posts by State
Alaska
2 American Legion posts
Alabama
13 American Legion posts
Arkansas
10 American Legion posts
Arizona
28 American Legion posts
California
75 American Legion posts
Colorado
24 American Legion posts
Connecticut
69 American Legion posts
District of Columbia
13 American Legion posts
Delaware
29 American Legion posts
Florida
80 American Legion posts
Georgia
38 American Legion posts
Hawaii
31 American Legion posts
Iowa
27 American Legion posts
Idaho
6 American Legion posts
Illinois
95 American Legion posts
Indiana
68 American Legion posts
Kansas
25 American Legion posts
Kentucky
23 American Legion posts
Louisiana
17 American Legion posts
Massachusetts
48 American Legion posts
Maryland
14 American Legion posts
Maine
24 American Legion posts
Michigan
53 American Legion posts
Minnesota
20 American Legion posts
Missouri
29 American Legion posts
Mississippi
12 American Legion posts
Montana
5 American Legion posts
North Carolina
42 American Legion posts
North Dakota
7 American Legion posts
Nebraska
21 American Legion posts
New Hampshire
8 American Legion posts
New Jersey
82 American Legion posts
New Mexico
13 American Legion posts
Nevada
7 American Legion posts
New York
123 American Legion posts
Ohio
79 American Legion posts
Oklahoma
31 American Legion posts
Oregon
9 American Legion posts
Pennsylvania
173 American Legion posts
Rhode Island
18 American Legion posts
South Carolina
21 American Legion posts
South Dakota
4 American Legion posts
Tennessee
13 American Legion posts
Texas
94 American Legion posts
Utah
7 American Legion posts
Virginia
26 American Legion posts
Vermont
8 American Legion posts
Washington
22 American Legion posts
Wisconsin
22 American Legion posts
West Virginia
9 American Legion posts
Wyoming
8 American Legion posts