Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Daughters of the American Revolution

DAR

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022

1. Daughters of the American Revolution Marker

Inscription. The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded 1890 in Washington D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization of over a million members. The DAR mission is dedicated to preserving American history, securing America's future through better education and promoting patriotism. All members of this organization are lineally descended from a man or woman who gave unfailing loyalty to the cause of American independence. Members of the Black's Fort Chapter of the DAR have participated in Memorial and Veterans Day ceremonies held at the Veterans Memorial Park since its inception in 2003.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 36° 42.372′ N,

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81° 58.592′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Cummings Street (Alternate U.S. 58) and Mont Calm, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Veterans Memorial Park, near the north end of the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 Cummings Street, Abingdon VA 24210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. For God and Country (a few steps from this marker); Animals in Service (within shouting distance of this marker); The Minutemen (within shouting distance of this marker); POW★MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze "Yellow" Ribbon Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Split Rail Fence & The American Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); The War on Terrorism (within shouting distance of this marker); Women in Military Service for America (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

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1. Daughters of the American Revolution.

In 1889 the centennial of President George Washington's inauguration was celebrated, and Americans looked for additional ways to recognize their past. Out of the renewed interest in United States history, numerous patriotic and preservation societies were founded.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2022

2. Daughters of the American Revolution Marker
The first DAR chapter was organized on October 11, 1890, at the Strathmore Arms, the home of Mary Smith Lockwood, one of the DAR's four co-founders. Other founders were Eugenia Washington, a great-grandniece of George Washington, Ellen Hardin Walworth, and Mary Desha.

(Submitted on November 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Daughters of the American Revolution.

As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. DAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation's premier genealogical libraries, one of the foremost collections of pre-industrial American decorative arts, Washington's largest concert hall, and an extensive collection of early American manuscripts and imprints.
DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in their local communities including supporting active duty military personnel and assisting veteran patients, awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships and financial aid each year to students, and supporting schools for underserved children with annual donations exceeding one million dollars.

(Submitted on November 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.