To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote the development of an enlightened public opinion; and to foster patriotic citizenship--these are the objects of our society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Each member of the DAR is a lineal descendant of a patriot who gave aid or served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The National Society DAR has facts about DAR and information about joining DAR. Further information about DAR is available at: National Society DAR and Missouri State Society DAR

Chapter History.  Clark County, Missouri, is the upper most northeast county in the state and is bordered by Iowa, Illinois, and the Mississippi River. Its seat is Kahoka. The county was named after William Clark, co-leader of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. In 1813 William Clark was appointed governor of the Missouri Territory and remained in that position until 1821 when Missouri became a state. When our DAR chapter was organized on January 27, 1913, the charter members chose to name the chapter after our county and the illustrious William Clark.

Activities.  During our history as a DAR chapter, Clark County Chapter members have worked hard to preserve chapter and county history. We marked the graves of two Revolutionary War patriots: George Reading, buried in the Wolf Cemetery who died August 4, 1846, and J.S. Thompson, buried in the Benning-Anthony Cemetery near Athens, Missouri. The chapter also marked Fort Pike and has recently relocated the marker. Our chapter gives DAR awards in the area schools and participates in patriotic events in our community. We donate flags to various schools, businesses, and organizations when needed. We are continuously "Showing DAR in Missouri" as we follow the DAR goals of patriotism, education, and historical preservation.

Meetings.  Our meetings are held on the fourth Saturday of each month with the exception of August and January. Each regular meeting includes devotions, patriotic exercises, the President General’s message, a National Defense report, History Moment, the Indian Moment, and a program of patriotic, educational, or historical interest. Please contact us if you are interested in joining DAR and would like to attend one of our meetings. Visitors are welcome. We are always happy to assist a potential member in researching her patriot.

Chapter Officers.  Regent--Carole Sue Brookhart; Vice Regent--Helen St. Clair; Chaplain--Lois Humes; Recording and Corresponding Secretary--Alice Gallup; Treasurer--Carol Ragar; Registrar--Michele Cragg; Historian and Librarian--Twila Peters.

We Honor Our Patriots.  Bowling Green Chapter NSDAR proudly honors our Revolutionary War Patriots whose sacrifices led to the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America. They are:

                  Peter Banta (NJ)

                  James Bates (VA)

                  Obed Calvert, Jr. (VA)

                  Alexander Doran (NJ)

                  Peter Fore (VA)

                  Thomas Harris (VA)

William Henshaw (VA)

Richard Hodges (SC)

James Knapp (NY)

Timothy Meeker, Sr. (NJ)

John Sisson (NY)

Michael Smith (MD)