Carbon Post 17 American Legion
Long Description

To promote patriotism in general and in school in particular. Honor veterans living and deceased. What makes our post unique is with many soldiers returning to the area after the war, the post was organized Aug 29, 1919 with permanent charter granted by National Aug. 1, 1920. On Memorial day 1919, 200 uniformed veterans marched to the cemetery and the first military ball was held at the Labor Temple."The post held many dances, carnivals, and other social functions to entertain the people and raise funds for needy causes."