As new construction is set to begin we have been forced to close the post physical location until further notice. The on-site office has been relocated off-site. If you need to make an appointment please contact Wendell Denney (281) 481-1179 or (713) 515-8267
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Meetings
General Membership Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The Board of Trustees meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The Executive Committee meets first Wednesday each month at 7:00 PM
New Address
Effective immediately until the end of the construction of the new building this is the new Post 490 mailing address for all post business:South Houston, American Legion Post 490, Inc.P. O. Box 1186Friendswood, TX 77549
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Post 490 host many events throughout the year. Post events include AirShow viewing event, Crawfish Boil, Holiday Parties, Hall Rental events, Superbowl & other Sports event watch parties, with a few off-site events scheduled throughout the year, like Golf Tournaments, VA patient visits, and support of local veterans.
Annual AirShow Viewing EventThe annual CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow is an community event presented by the volunteer efforts of the Houston Wing, Gulf Coast Wing, and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the Commemorative Air Force, with support from the Lone Star Flight Museum, Collings Foundation-Houston based. Many people park and watch the event from the Post, we also sponsor disabled and recovery veterans at the event providing comradeship, food, soda and a great view.
Post 490 Devastated By FireIn September of 2021, a fire destroyed the Post. The Post was just recovering from a flood due to frozen pipes bursting, new roof, new AC, and remodel of many areas of the post. For more than 75 years, The American Legion Post 490 has served veterans in the community.American Legion Post 490 is the largest post membership in Texas.You can mail monetary donations to the post to: South Houston, American Legion Post 490, Inc.P. O. Box 1186,Friendswood, TX 77549
Our Commander Rene SanchezEvery year the post holds elections for officers for each of the 4 parts of the post legion family. American Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders & the Sons of the American Legion. To see the officer list click on the button above.
American Legion South Houston Post 49011702 Old Galveston Road, Houston, Texas 77034Office Phone (281) 481-1179 Club Room (281) 481-5686 Fax (281) 481-0257
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Drop your dues by the PostM – F , 10:00 am – 1:00 pmSouth Houston, American Legion Post 490, Inc.P. O. Box 1186Friendswood, TX 77549Telephone: (281) 481-1179Online Paypal:www.legion490.com/members.htm
