Memorial Hall
280 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215

(Parking is off of Gay St., we validate parking. We are in the basement below the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission)

OUR BUSINESS HOURS 

Meetings are available by appointment at the number below. I work remotely on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

      You can contact us at;
Adjutant
 (614)783-6862
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Welcome to the American Legion, 12th District Council, the Department of Ohio.  


This website is for the veterans, active duty military, their families, and those that are interested in veteran's and military issues in Central Ohio.  The officers and members of the 12th District fully support the programs, and practices of the American Legion.  


We are dedicated to the principles of the four pillars as defined by our founding fathers.

A Strong National Security
Taking Care of Veterans
Mentoring Youth
Promoting Patriotism and Honor


Commander Mike Higgins
(614)208-4076


To ASK veterans in your life how they are doing

To LISTEN when a Veteran needs to talk

TO REACH out when a Veteran is struggling

New Flag Retirement Procedures


The practice of retiring of unservicable flags has always been the respectful burning of them.  Now, however, due to the material modern day flags are made from, that is now not legal as they will give off highly toxic gases.  Click on the link below for more information on the proper procedures for flag retirement.

New Flag retirement procedures

NEWS OF THE DAY

Many of today's flags give off toxic gases if burned. There are new rules for the disposal of unserviceable flags.  Click below for more details.

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Check out the Post Events page for new updates.



Also checkout the new Ohio Veteran's Events page for events in Ohio outside of Franklin County

Congratulations to newly elected Commander for 2025-2026, Suzette Heller.

Free Admission to National Parks and Recreation Lands for Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans are eligible to receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.


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