In 1972 a group of African-American veterans met in an attempt to establish another American Legion post within the city of Warner Robins, Georgia. In 1974, twenty-five veterans along with signatures and funds, made a request for charter which was granted by the state headquarters in June of that year, hence starting the history of American Legion Post 594. The post was named for William G. Turner and Daryl Ragan, both of whom were the last two African-American soldiers from Houston County killed in conflict prior to the post’s charter. Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion were formed within months after receiving the charter.

            The original post location was Griff’s Place on Elberta Road in Warner Robins. After two years the post moved to First Street across from the train depot and Robins Air Force Base. Seven months later, in 1976, the post moved to the corner of Moody and Pleasant Hill Roads where it remained until 2002. The current location at 1523 Moody Road sits on 3.5 acres and the post recently added an additional 200 square feet consisting of a kitchen, bathrooms, and offices.