The American Legion
Founded 1919 · 1,705 posts in 49 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
Alabama
14 American Legion posts
Arkansas
10 American Legion posts
Arizona
29 American Legion posts
California
76 American Legion posts
Colorado
24 American Legion posts
Connecticut
49 American Legion posts
District of Columbia
4 American Legion posts
Delaware
12 American Legion posts
Florida
80 American Legion posts
Georgia
33 American Legion posts
Iowa
26 American Legion posts
Idaho
6 American Legion posts
Illinois
85 American Legion posts
Indiana
84 American Legion posts
Kansas
33 American Legion posts
Kentucky
22 American Legion posts
Louisiana
15 American Legion posts
Massachusetts
50 American Legion posts
Maryland
26 American Legion posts
Maine
23 American Legion posts
Michigan
54 American Legion posts
Minnesota
21 American Legion posts
Missouri
34 American Legion posts
Mississippi
12 American Legion posts
Montana
5 American Legion posts
North Carolina
38 American Legion posts
North Dakota
7 American Legion posts
Nebraska
22 American Legion posts
New Hampshire
8 American Legion posts
New Jersey
98 American Legion posts
New Mexico
12 American Legion posts
Nevada
6 American Legion posts
New York
150 American Legion posts
Ohio
80 American Legion posts
Oklahoma
34 American Legion posts
Oregon
9 American Legion posts
Pennsylvania
155 American Legion posts
Rhode Island
14 American Legion posts
South Carolina
23 American Legion posts
South Dakota
4 American Legion posts
Tennessee
15 American Legion posts
Texas
96 American Legion posts
Utah
7 American Legion posts
Virginia
30 American Legion posts
Vermont
7 American Legion posts
Washington
22 American Legion posts
Wisconsin
24 American Legion posts
West Virginia
9 American Legion posts
Wyoming
8 American Legion posts