American Legion. Hartzell-Crouthamel Post No. 280 (Perkasie, Pa.)

The American Legion Hartzell-Crouthamel Post, No. 280 (Perkasie, Pa.), founded by veterans shortly after World War I in 1919, was granted a charter on August 1, 1920. The two men whom the Post was named after, Calvin S. Hartzell and Earl S. Crouthamel, were both were killed in action during the war.

The Post was involved in various forms of community service, had a bugle and drum corps, and sponsored the local Boy Scout troop as well as numerous local sports teams.

The women's auxiliary of Hartzell-Crouthamel Post, No. 280 was organized in 1921. In October 1925 it joined the Montgomery-Bucks Bi-County Council, an organization consisting of all the units in the two counties. As well as assisting veterans in various ways, the Auxiliary was affiliated with the Needlework Guild and was a member of the Building and Loan Association.

The Post's headquarters was in the former Lehigh Valley Transit Trolley Station from 1962 until the Perkasie Historical Society purchased the building in 1990. The Post is still active as of 2013.

Bibliography:

Hartzell-Crouthamel Post, No. 280 "Question Mark". "History of Hartzell-Crouthamel Post, No. 280." Circa 1929. Brochure found in collection.

From the guide to the American Legion Hartzell-Crouthamel Post No. 280 (Perkasie, Pa.) records, Bulk, 1925-1969, 1923-1991, (Perkasie Historical Society)