"American Legion Post 189" Hosmer, South Dakota - Legion Posts and Branches on Waymarking.com

This Post and its associated Auxiliary are very involved in the community and with Veterans. It has a lounge which is open two days a week, Wednesday and Saturday. This is by city charter.

The Post was deeded the local community center several years ago because the city couldn't afford to maintain it. Some of the proceeds from the lounge go to maintain this "civic center".

The post has a 2010 membership goal of 98 and typically will meet that goal. In 2009, the post was awarded the membership award for achieving the highest percentage of increase in membership over the previous year.

Located in Edmunds County, South Dakota, Hosmer is a small community with a population of 244 as of July 2009. This shows a 15% drop in population from the 2000 census.
German, Russian, Norwegian, English, and Swedish peoples settled the area and was platted on April 29, 1887. The town was named for the maiden name of a railroad agent’s wife: Stella A. Hosmer.
Hosmer Main Street is home of the Hosmer Clinic, Hosmer City Hall, the Veterinary Clinic, the City Liquor Store, a US Post Office, the Dakota Café, the Hosmer Noodle Factory, L and M Wrecking, Jan Anderson’s Shop, Ron’s Machine, Treichel Insurance, the Hosmer Civic Center, the VFW, Martha’s Store, Isaac’s Building, the Farmer’s State Bank, the DC Station, Malsam Construction, and the Catholic Church.
There is one café and two bars in Hosmer where one can find something to eat, all of which are located on Main Street. The Dakota Café is owned by the city, but is rented to individuals for management. Although the Dakota Café has gone through quite a few managers throughout its history, it has continually maintained a place for locals and passers-by to congregate and enjoy a good menu for breakfast, dinners, and suppers. Low sales continually apply pressure to managers, and awkward or unknown store hours have traditionally foreshadowed café closings. The Hosmer City Liquor Store serves on and off sale liquor as well as appetizers and menu items. The liquor store is owned and operated by the city of Hosmer. Steak frys, featuring Heier's steaks and from-scratch homemade noodle salad, are held most every Monday night throughout the winter months, and are open to all. The City Liquor Store is also known for their excellent Bloody Marys.[citation needed] The VFW also serves on and off-sale liquor as well as appetizers. The VFW also holds displays of local heroes and Hosmer history alike.

Street address: 107 East Main Street Year the building was constructed.: 1949 Activities: Friday or Saturday socials Hall rental: No Can headgear be worn inside?: Yes Web-link for this "Legion": Not listed

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