The John Benson Chapter was organized on March 12, 1913, in Hartwell, Georgia. As the county seat of Hart County, named for Revolutionary War heroine Nancy Hart, the town has a long history as a center of agriculture and the textile industry. Tourism is a recent addition with the development of beautiful Lake Hartwell. Hartwell is located about 40 miles northeast of Athens, Georgia.

John Benson Chapter History

Patriots of Our Chapter Members

DAR Schools

Georgia State Society NSDAR

Meadow Garden - Home of George Walton

DAR is a service organization, founded in 1890. The objectives and activities are Historical, Educational and Patriotic.
The members are women, at least 18 years of age, who have proven lineal descent from Revolutionary War Soldiers or Patriots.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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Washington, DC 20006-5392
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Objectives: Historic Preservation, Patriotism, Education
Motto: "God, Home, and Country"

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This page was created by
Ann Parker Parsons
Last updated July 31, 2005

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