The Comeback Is ALWAYS Stronger Than the Setback
Your support makes the comeback possible.
✓ American Legion Post 490 is a 501(c)(19) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our efforts are further supported by our South Houston American Legion Post 490 Foundation, which is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit entity.
Rebuilding Post 490
In September 2021, a devastating fire destroyed American Legion Post 490 — a place that for more than 75 years has served as a home for veterans, families, and the South Houston community.
Post 490 is more than a building. It is where veterans find camaraderie, where families gather, and where service to country continues long after the uniform is hung up.
As the largest American Legion Post in Texas by membership, we are determined to rebuild — but we cannot do it alone. With your support, we will restore a place that stands for honor, service, and community for generations to come.
Even without a home, Post leadership has persevered, earned multiple awards, and sustained one of the largest Posts in Texas. Our membership has increased for the first time in three years and is positioned to grow dramatically once our facility is restored.
Building Construction Status
Our Trustees, General Contractor, and subcontractors are working diligently with the City of Houston Permitting Center to move our plans forward.
We know this process is taking longer than hoped, and we understand your impatience. Even so, our team remains focused, persistent, and committed to real progress.
The City requested a safety/compliance revision to our latest submission, which is a normal part of the process. Our General Contractor is coordinating the re-submission and re-review. Each revision must be handled carefully to protect our non-profit investment and move us closer to breaking ground.
With limited resources, the Trustees are carefully using our budget where it matters most, directly advancing the project instead of paying for another costly outside resource.
Thank you for your patience, support, and trust as we continue moving this vision forward together.
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South Houston American Legion Post 490, Inc.
P.O. Box 1186
Friendswood, TX 77549
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