HomeMy WebLinkAboutEast Marion War Memorial Post Office
In March of 1946, several war veterans living in East Marion wanted a memorial to honor the
memory of their fallen neighbors.
They decided to create the only War Memorial Post Office in the United States.
A piece of land was purchased in April (for $1500), they went from door to door to raise the
funds to erect a building, and after a year, many volunteer hours and $7000 later, a
memorial building was built.
There is a metal plaque for veterans of “the World War,” 1917 – 1919.
Another for WWII, 1941 – 1945 (with Merchant Marines listed as well.)
Another reads: “In honor of the citizen of East Marion who served their country in the Korean
War, June 27, 1950 – Jan 31, 1955…and in the Viet-Nam War, Aug. 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975…”
In May of 1999, Congress officially recognized and re-dedicated this little post office to war
veterans.
The room is small. Antique mail boxes cover two whole walls.