The Sergeant Newton Chapter of the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution honors Sergeant John Newton for
whom Newton County was named. Sergeant Newton became a hero by
recapturing American prisoners of war near Savannah, Georgia, during
the American Revolution.
Covington, the County Seat of Newton County, is in the heart of
Georgia's historical section. A walk around the Square can take you
back to life as it was at the turn of the last century. The Courthouse,
built in 1885, located on the north west corner of the Square, is
probably one of the most recognizable ones in the country.
In the blocks adjacent to the Square are located homes and churches
also built in the Nineteenth Century. The city government and citizens
are supportive of the area's historical importance. The Newton County
Library has an excellent Genealogical Section. Chapter members have
donated valuable books to that section and even work volunteer hours
there aiding those seeking information. The Sergeant Newton Chapter has
recently reactivated a Children of the American Revolution Group which
serves to incorporate the youth into the area's historical activities.
For membership in the Sergeant Newton
Chapter NSDAR, contact Sergeant
Newton Chapter.
For membership information for the National Society DAR, go to the National
Page on membership.
Chapter Meeting Dates & Programs
You may contact our chapter through Sgt. Newton Chapter Email.
Click on Georgia Sampler to Link to
Georgia Society State Page
Preservation - Patriotism - Education
Click on DAR Letters to Link to NSDAR National Page
This page was created by Mary Francis
Hazel, 2000-2002 VIS Chairman of Sgt. Newton Chapter and
Linda G. Stephens, Vice Chairman Web Page Construction 2000-2002.
Last updated 10/26/2008.
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Web Site, please contact Webmaster
Susan
Hazel, 2008-2010 VIS Chairman of Sgt. Newton Chapter