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Civic Organizations

The City of Virden is home to many civic and fraternal organizations. City residents are encouraged to support these charitable organizations that contribute greatly to the prosperity, spirit and vitality of our community.

The American Legion

Elmer E. Vance, Post 386

118 S. Dye St.

Virden, IL 62690

Phone: (217) 965-4114

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.

For membership information, contact the local post or navigate to the American Legion's website.

Knights of Columbus

Virden Council 2321

1320 N. Dye Street

Virden, Illinois 62690

Phone: 965-3665

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

For membership information, contact the local council or navigate to the Knights of Columbus website.