County of post: St. Charles County
Location of post: Raymond Dr., between Droste Rd. & Duchesne Dr., St. Charles
Chartered: August 1919
Phone: (636) 947-7666
"Since our charter in 1921 our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
"In August of 1919, 54 young men from St. Charles, freshly home from World War I, using the doctrines and guidelines established by the National American Legion, decided to establish an American Legion Post in St, Charles.
"The members of Legion Post 312, having met in Memorial Hall [now in McNair Park] for about 15 years, on May 4, 1944, decided that the returning Vets should have a place to return home to, so they embarked on an ambitious campaign to raise $20,000.00 for a permanent Legion Home, and for a place to meet in "When the boys came home". [This home on 3rd St. & Washington St.]
"After 30 some years at 200 N. 3rd., Post 312 again, grew to such an extent, the members decided it was time to seek larger quarters. This time, they decided to build a new facility, where they could tailor it to their exact needs. After looking at what was available, they found a desirable piece of property at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. On August 6, 1974, almost exactly 30 years and 1 month after they purchased 200 N. 3rd., ground was broken for the original part of our current Post home. On March 1, 1975, Post 312 Legionairres[sic] held a dedication ceremony to dedicate the new Post home. In 1979, they sold the old Post home at 200 N. 3rd. for $85,000.00.
"Experiencing those growing pains again, on February 23, 1994, ground again was broken for an addition to our current Post, adding an additional 7,000 square feet, and essentially making a 1 big and 1 small hall, or 1 large hall, depending. On July 27, 1994, the new addition was completed." Post 312 History