Louisville Legion

Historical marker location:

Louisville, Kentucky

( Near Cherokee Triangle, Cherokee Road, Louisville, KY)

The founding of this Legion dates to 1837, when a company was formed as the "Louisville Guards." The next year three more companies were organized. They were the "Washington Grays." These military organizations were combined into the Louisville Legion by a charter enacted by the Kentucky Legislature in 1839.

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Louisville Legion - This organization served the nation under various designations. They participated in many conflicts, among which were: the Mexican War, 1846-47; the Civil War, 1861-64; Spanish-American War, 1898-99; Mexican Border, 1916; World War I, 1917-19; World War II, 1942-45; and Vietnam War, 1968-69. Legion is now represented by Hqs. XXIII Corps Arty. and 138th Arty. Group.

Civil War Louisville Mexican War Spanish-American War Vietnam War World War II World War I