By: Lydia Crawley
The Parsons Advocate
A new historic plaque has been added to the walls of the Tucker County Courthouse. The Tucker County Commission approved the placement of the plaque October 16th during their regular session. Regent of the Blackwater Chapter of the DAR Cathy Hebb was on hand during the meeting to represent the organization.
Hebb said the Chapter had been fundraising and purchased the Patriots Plaque. “Blackwater Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have successfully proved for and purchased this beautiful Patriots Plaque,” Hebb said.
According to Hebb, the purpose of the plaque is to raise awareness and appreciation of Patriots for generations to come. “Through the Daughters of the American Revolution,” Hebb said, “the purpose of the plaque is to raise appreciation amongst current and future generations of Americans of our Patriots sacrifice for their benefit.”
Hebb read the plaque’s inscription as, “Revolutionary War Patriots. This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775-1783. Presented by Blackwater Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to honor the 250th Anniversary of our United States.”
Hebb said the Chapter were pleased to be working with the Commission and that the Commissioner had embraced the project. “We had to decide where to place it,” Hebb said. “We were extremely pleased that all three of you immediately embraced this project.”
Hebb thanked the Commissioners for their support of the project. “We really thank you for your support,” Hebb said.
Tucker County Commission President Mike Rosenau along with Hebb and a maintenance crew scouted the courthouse grounds and selected a site next to two existing plaques, according to Rosenau. The site is to the left of the plaque that states when the Courthouse was established and that it is a historical site, according to Rosenau. “Its a nice location, its visible from the road, it adds to the historical value of the property,” Rosenau said. “If we didn’t have the Revolutionary War, we wouldn’t be here today.”