Historic charter

The charter of the American Legion Post 60A of Jacksonville recently was presented to the Vanishing Texana Museum by American Legion Post 152 Commander Ron Seeton and Post Adjutant Russell Stafford. According to Seeton, the post – home to area Black soldiers and veterans – became inactive more than a decade ago. A handwritten note from Larry Taylor, affixed to the back of the charter, stated “This American Legion Post 60A acclamation (founded by Jacksonville African American veterans in 1947) was all that was left in the old building (Troup Hwy.) It was recovered by Billy Hailey and given to me for safe keeping as I was the present historian of Post 152 at the time. In memory of our Black veterans, the acclamation should go to the Vanishing Texana Museum for all to see.” Individuals with knowledge of Post 60A’s history are asked to contact the museum at 903 586-1696 or email [email protected].