American Legion/Community Building, 305 N. Ferguson St. (U.S. Hwy 31)

Henryville Indiana Walking Tour

American Legion/Community Building, 305 N. Ferguson St. (U.S. Hwy 31)

Henryville, Indiana 47126, United States

Created By: Charlestown Clark County Public Library's Henryville Walking Tour

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This building is used by both the American Legion and the Henryville Community Association. It has become a popular site to rent for parties and gatherings. Our town has always been home for military veterans. According to Baird's History of Clark County, our town mustered its own infantry company during the Civil War. "The Henryville Grays...with officers for its two years of service as follows: Captain, Cyrus M. Clark; First Lieutenants, J.S. Ryan, Luke S. Becket and James V. Herron; Second Lieutenants, J.A.C. McCoy, H.H. Prall and Alexander G. Biggs.

The original Post was started by area veterans from the Civil War. "Henryville Post No. 461, Henryville. Organized June 29, 1886; twenty charter members. Post Commander, Amos T. Grey; Senior Vice, James Ryan; Junior Vice, H.H. Prall; officer of the day, William Sampel; Officer of the Guard, George R. Grey; Chaplain, T.S. Brooks; Surgeon, Miles Becket; Quartermaster, George Luallen; Adjutant, W. H. Williams.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Henryville Indiana Walking Tour


 

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