This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Haven at Crab Orchard Lake built for soldiers by Legion
Nick Masters recalls starting The Haven in 1947 as a recreation center for veterans. He raised over 40000 to build the facility completed in 1950. The Haven remains active hosting hospitalized veterans from Marion, Scouts, auxiliaries, and Wildlife Service officials, with ongoing improvements planned.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Nick Masters
Carbondale
Haven
American Legion
Masters
Rt. 13
Cambria Road
Egyptian Past Commanders Club
EPCC
The
Legion
Reynolds
Bernie Monroe
Betty
Monroe
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Legionnaires