John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), values preserving for the future the local history of our community, as well as the history of the state of Missouri and the country. Preserving buildings, markers, stones, monuments, landscapes, heirlooms, and documentation conserves and safeguards the many stories to be told in the future. Our heritage is irreplaceable.
Historical Markers
The John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), has placed the following historical markers in cooperation with the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
George Drouillard
Marker placed on the Red House Interpretive Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dedicated November 13, 2005. Marker reads:
George Drouillard was chief hunter and interpreter on the Lewis & Clark Expedition Corps of Discovery. He was the son of a Frenchman and Shawnee woman as well as the nephew of Louis Lorimer, Commandant of the Cape Girardeau District. Drouillard lived and bred horses in the Cape Girardeau area. Meriwhether Lewis described him as: “A man of much merit; he has been peculariarly usefull from his knowledge of the common language of gesticulation, and his uncommon skill as a hunter and woodsman; those several duties he performed in good faith, and with an ardor which deserves the highest commendation.”
Ste. Genevieve Academy, Louisiana Territory
Marker placed at the Ste. Genevieve Academy, 201 N. Fifth Street, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Dedicated September 20, 2009. Marker reads:
One of the first public schools west of the Mississippi River, incorporated by the United States government. Incorporated in 1808 “The trustees shall be enjoined to cause the children of poor people and the children of Indians residing in this territory and found qualified to be instructed gratis: and to cause all the students to be educated gratis at the said academy…” John Guild Chapter and the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Committed to Education… Committed to the Future. Dedicated September 20, 2009.
Revolutionary War Soldier and Patriots Markers
The John Guild Chapter, NSDAR, has placed the following markers recognizing Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots:
Col. Christopher Hays
Marker placed by chapter on October 19, 1977. Marker recovered, refurbished and rededicated on October 24, 2007. Marker placed next to Southbound entry ramp I-55 Interstate exit #105 and US Hwy 61.
Revolutionary Soldier, Col. Christopher Hays. 1738-1808. Placed by John Guild Chapter DAR. Grave of Col. Hays marked by John Guild Chapter NSDAR in 1977. Cemetery was destroyed. New marker is South and West of the Original Site. Marker placed by John Guild Chapter NSDAR 2007.
Enos Randall
Marker placed by chapter on August 30, 2008, in Old Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Jackson, Missouri.
Revolutionary War Patriot Enos Randall, unknown – 1811, NJ. Marker placed by John Guild Chapter, NSDAR August 30, 2008.
Robert Wicker
Marker placed by chapter on August 30, 2008, in Old Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Jackson, Missouri.
Revolutionary War Soldier Robert Wicker, 1738-1821, Private – SC. Marker placed by John Guild Chapter, NSDAR August 30, 2008.
Peter Hartle
Marker placed by chapter on June 28, 2009, in Hartle Cemetery, Bollinger County, Missouri.
Revolutionary War Patriot and Soldier Peter Hartle, c.1750 – 1819, Private – PA, 1st Battalion Under Capt. Daniel Clapsadler. Marker placed by John Guild Chapter, NSDAR June 28, 2009.
Amos Byrd
Marker placed by chapter on March 9, 2013, in Byrd/Wheeler/Rumfelt Cemetery, near Oak Ridge, Missouri.
In honor of Revolutionary War Patriot and Soldier Amos Byrd, Captain – NC, Born c. 1738, Died June 5, 1818. Marker placed by John Guild Chapter, NSDAR March 9, 2013.
Mitchel Fleming
Marker was originally placed by chapter on Flag Day, 1974 in the Fleming family cemetery near New Wells. A rededication ceremony was held by the chapter on July 4, 2014. The marker was not replaced when the original was found in good condition.
Original wording on marker: Revolutionary Soldier Mitchel Fleming- 1777-1782. Placed by John Guild Chapter DAR. Wording approved by Office of the Historian General, 12 Sep 2013: Revolutionary War Soldier Mitchel Fleming, Private – NC. Born 22 April 1761, Died April 1837. Marker Placed by John Guild Chapter, NSDAR.
Headstones Preservation and National Day of Service
The National DAR Day of Service takes place annually near the date of October 11 to honor the anniversary of DAR’s founding on October 11, 1890. Cleaning headstones in our community has been John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)’s service project for several years. Members are taught how to preserve headstones and then participate in cleaning of headstones at the cemetery in Jackson, Missouri.
Historic Preservation Medal
The prestigious Historic Preservation Medal is the highest honor the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution bestows on individuals for the work they do with historic preservation. The John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), was honored to be able to present this medal to our 2023 nominee for his impressive efforts preserving the oral biographies of veterans. MSSDAR State Historic Preservation Chair Nora Zimmer (associate member of the John Guild Chapter, NSDAR) was in attendance to help present the medal on behalf of the national society. There are fewer than thirty Historic Preservation medals awarded across the country each year.
President’s Day and First Ladies
The John Guild Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), enjoys celebrating Presidents Day. Over the years, the chapter has gathered for this celebration and recently has enjoyed honoring their memory by indulging in a round of trivia centered on the First Ladies. Much information can be garnered from the study of the First Ladies’ history and contributions, as well as studying the men whom they were supporting. It is enjoyable to remember those who have served in the White House for the betterment of our nation and preserve their memory.