Floyd Court House Chapter NSDAR
Floyd Court House Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), recently placed a Historical Commemorative Marker to honor and commemorate 19 men and women from these mountains, including Montgomery County and what is now the City of Radford, who served during the American Revolution, 1775-1783.
The marker dedication took place recently at Marcus H. Long, Jr., Courthouse in the Town of Floyd. Donations and a Virginia DAR Starburst Grant were received to secure the marker. Distinguished guests included Virginia State Recording Secretary Adele Morris who brought remarks from State Regent Laurie Nesbitt, Virginia District VII Vice Director Marcia Bauserman, Floyd County Historical Society President Gino Williams and Washington, DC State Registrar Lee Holifield.
This marker is the third placed by Floyd Court House Chapter honoring and commemorating a total of 54 patriots. The first was placed in 1940 with 18 patriots listed and the second in 1981 with 17 patriots. The goal of this project is not only to bring attention to these patriots who helped achieve American independence either by their military service or by providing much needed supplies but also to the 250th anniversary of our country being celebrated through 2026.
Chapter member, Amy Adams, prepared a video (available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1YQmG20hEGg?si=KOWQdXE1NdQDE-aA) to be shared with elementary school students bringing attention to local patriots, their contribution to American independence and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
Floyd Court House Chapter typically meets the first Tuesday of each month (March-June and September-December). Objectives of this heritage organization are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor. Floyd Court House Chapter, organized Dec. 23, 1931, strives to meet these objectives through programs and projects as indicated in this article. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to preserving American history, securing America’s future through better education and promoting patriotism. It was founded Oct. 11, 1890 and incorporated in 1896 by an Act of Congress. The National theme for the current NSDAR administration is “Celebration Stars & Stripes Forever and Rejoice in Our DAR Ties of Service and Friendship”.
Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join the DAR. Visit the DAR website at www.dar.org to read about steps to membership and to fill out a prospective membership form. Chapter contact: floydcourthousedar@gmail.com.
