"American Legion Post 170" Herreid, South Dakota
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N 45° 50.070 W 100° 04.139
14T E 416979 N 5076215
Named in honor of Jacob A Heinrich.
Waymark Code: WM93A2
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2010
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Herreid Post 170 is a very active post. It also has an Auxiliary and a Sons of the American Legion (SAL) squadron.
The post home is well used by the community for events, receptions, and parties.
Herreid has a 2010 membership goal of 30 and has surpassed this goal with a current membership of 44. This can be attributed to the addition of the SAL which gave more opportunities for people to serve their community.
The post consistently sends its members to state conventions and is home to several past District Commanders.
Herreid is located just seven miles from the North and South Dakota border in the central part of the state on US Highway 83.
Although it was settled in the late 1800's, Herreid did not become an official town until 1901, when the Soo Line Railroad came to Campbell County. First known as "Campa", the early settlers decided the town should have a more distinguished name. Charles N. Herreid was the governor of South Dakota at the time, and it was agreed to change the name to "Herreid".
In 2001, Herreid celebrated its Centennial, and thousands of people took in the 4-day event.
Street address: Main Street
Year the building was constructed.: 1962
Activities: Family activities
Hall rental: Yes
Can headgear be worn inside?: Yes
Web-link for this "Legion": Not listed
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