American Legion Post 498 - Port Isabel, TX
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The Indalecio Lopez American Legion Post 498 is located in a bright blue building at 819 South Garcia Street in Port Isabel, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM19AYA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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American Legion Post 498 was chartered on May 12, 1946. The namesake, Indalecio Lopez, served in the US Coast Guard in World War I. He received a commendation for participating in the rescue of eight crew from the schooner Cape Horn, which capsized off of South Padre Island in 1919, in sea conditions that were described as the worst-seen in the area.
Street address: 819 South Garcia Street, Port Isabel, TX

Year the building was constructed.: 1980

Activities: Friday or Saturday socials

Hall rental: Don't know

Can headgear be worn inside?: Didn't ask

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