American Legion Post 259 in Excelsior, MN
Continues Because of You
We support our veterans,
their families,
and our community.
The Legion, the Auxiliary, and the Sons of the Legion offer a community dedicated to uplifting veterans everywhere, especially in Excelsior. The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy. We hope you will support us.
Our Post
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
And so local legend has it that during the early years, Post 259 meetings were held in individual's homes, businesses, and schools. Until one day, Lizzy Clofer decided the Post needed a permanent home, and in true legionnaire fashion, donated her home for the purpose of what we call the Excelsior Legion is named in memory of her son Clarence.
Clarence Clofer (1895-1919): Killed in a submarine explosion in Key West, Florida. Mr. Clofer was the first WWI casualty whose body was returned to Excelsior. He was the first member of the community to lose his life in service of our country. He was given a large military funeral, with the Village paying part of the expenses. American Legion Post 259 is named in his honor.
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It’s not about the bar.
It’s not about the fish fry or the meat raffle.
We do it for family.
We do it for community.
We do it for each other.
We do it because we haven’t stopped serving, just like you.
You can become a member of Post 259 to support our mission to serve our family, community, and each other!