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Historic Legion Hall Faces Summer Closure
4 Feb
Summary
- Post needs $75,000 for critical repairs by summer.
- Failing septic system and HVAC prevent revenue generation.
- Historic African American post faces uncertain future.
Ernest Morgan American Legion Post 217, a significant African American veterans' hall near Statesville, is at risk of closing permanently by summer. The organization requires $75,000 for urgent infrastructure repairs, including a failing septic system and a broken HVAC unit.
These critical system failures have rendered the hall unusable for hosting revenue-generating events like parties and receptions. Without the ability to rent the facility, the post cannot secure the funds needed for repairs, trapping it in a cycle of financial hardship.
Post Commander Craig Redmond stressed that securing the necessary funding is the only path to resuming operations and preserving the hall's legacy for future veterans. The post's history in Iredell County spans decades, but its current state threatens its existence.
