Chapter History

In 1924, recognizing the historic value of Fort Concho, Pocahontas Chapter was instrumental in saving it from destruction. Chapter members encouraged the restoration of the fort and erected a monument, which was rededicated on April 22, 2000.

Pocahontas Chapter has helped finance The Concho Society of C.A.R., Historic San Angelo, and Historic Murals of San Angelo. We have given numerous flags to the schools and a braille kit and new flags for the county courthouse. We provided tiles for the nature center, the senior center, the Centennial Bridge, and the local animal shelter. We have planted trees, and dedicated a marker at Carlsbad for the Butterfield Trail. The chapter presented its entire genealogical library to the West Texas Collection, where members add $1,500 in book memorials annually. Important contributions have also been made by individual members.

Recognition recently bestowed to members includes:

“First Philatelic Texan“ awarded to member by the National Philatelic Association.
Member established a city museum in Eden, Texas.
Member awarded TXDAR 2012-2013 volunteer of the year for women’s issues.

The eighty-third Texas State Conference in 1982 was hosted by Pocahontas Chapter. It was an amazing time for us. In 1992, the chapter received the American Heritage Award from the American Heritage Commission and the Tom Green County Historical Commission. This award was given for co-sponsoring the San Angelo Columbus Day quincentennial, and for promoting Tom Green County History by giving four sets of books to the local high schools and junior high schools. It was through the efforts of Pocahontas Chapter that Ken Landon, director of the International Waterlily Collection at San Angelo, was presented a certificate of recognition from TXDAR at State Conference in 2012. Pocahontas Chapter also presented him with a framed certificate for his efforts in bringing world recognition to the San Angelo Water lily Collection. Pocahontas Chapter has received proclamations from the mayor for participation in the World Day of Prayer, naturalization ceremonies, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, and Arbor Day programs.

Over the years, Pocahontas Chapter has been honored to see our daughters fill positions at the national and state levels. These include an NSDAR corresponding secretary general, five TXDAR officers, one district director, and two associate members who became state regents.

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