Welcome to the McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial Museum
McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial Museum offers many thousands of exhibits and photos. Every time you come you will find something different to enjoy.
Contact us At The Following: {For directions see our map on last page of this web site} Phone: 580-286-7991
E-mail: goalp8@selsp.com (Note contact form at the bottom of this page)
The American Legion Post 8 Mail: PO Box 111, Idabel, Ok 74745
Museum Location: 401 Veterans Lane, Idabel, Ok 74745 (Also known as NW 16th Street on Google Map)
Veteran Service Officer is at the Idabel Workforce Center every Wednsday from 9;30am to 3:00pm. Phone 580-286-6667
Shown here is Frank Buckles, last American WWI Veteran who joined at age 15 and died at age 107. His story is presented in the WWI section of the Veteran's Museum. Our museum is also a great place to learn military history and what the veterans have done to preserve your freedoms.
Our museum is open at the following hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday and Saturday. Special tours are also available.
Our museum is open at the following hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday and Saturday. Special tours are also available.
Shown here is the Walk of Honor of Veteran's Information Stones and the Honor Guard from the Kiamichi Independent Bikers. Veterans or their family can purchase a remberance stone that are cemented into the Walk of Honor. The WWII Memorial is located here. See the next picture below.
Shown here is the front side of the WWII Memorial. This memorial is located directly in front of the museum.
Shown here is the back side of the WWII Memorial. The center stone is incribed in alphabetical order with the names of many of the WWII Veterans from this area.
Shown here is the Viet Nam Memorial. Veterans or their family members can also purchase a remberence stone for Viet Nam Veterans to be placed at this location. Shown behind the memorial is the Honor Guard from the Kiamichi Independent Bikers. This monunment is located to the front left of the museum.
Our Veteran's Museum honors all McCurtain County Veterans from all wars. Photographs and stories of the veterans as well as memorabilia are on display. McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial Museum boasts an extensive collection of military artifacts and pictures of veterans, many with their story. Shown here is a collage of Gerard Allen that tells of his WWII experiences.
Veterans or their family members can purchase 30 " x 40" collages similar to this one. The museum is totally supported by donations. Please consider a donation when you visit. |
Shown here is the latest addition to the MC Veteran's Museum. On the left is Dale Young, Museum Board Member and on the right is Robin Batson, major donor to this monument. Also shown is America Legion Post 8 Commander Larry Underwood. Dedicated on November 11, 2016, the monument reads "Dedicated to all the men and women who have honorably and faithfully served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America", and at the bottom reads: "McCurtain County Veterans". On the back of the monument is the five services branches emblems of the Armed Forces and the words "Rock Solid".
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Shown here is the Rex Helm's story from the Korean Conflict.
Shown here is the collage of John Epperson from the Viet Nam time frame. John was the Past President of the Museum Board. He looks a little bit different than these photos. The current President is Lewis Thomas. Following are the board members:
Current Board Members:
Lewis Thomas, President
Larry Cheek, Vice President George Manual, Director
Joe Privett, Secretary Larry Underwood, Director
Mary Irby, Treasurer Dale Young, Director
Don Shaw, Legal Officer Elton Ferguson, Director
Thela Leonard, Director Matthew Dean, Director
Ross Chandler, Director
Bill McDonald, Director
Note Contact Form Below
Your E-Mail will go to the American Legion Post 8, Idabel, Ok (goalp8@selsp.com)
Current Board Members:
Lewis Thomas, President
Larry Cheek, Vice President George Manual, Director
Joe Privett, Secretary Larry Underwood, Director
Mary Irby, Treasurer Dale Young, Director
Don Shaw, Legal Officer Elton Ferguson, Director
Thela Leonard, Director Matthew Dean, Director
Ross Chandler, Director
Bill McDonald, Director
Note Contact Form Below
Your E-Mail will go to the American Legion Post 8, Idabel, Ok (goalp8@selsp.com)