DAR to install plaque at the Fayette County Courthouse

The Smith-McMillan Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution soon will purchase and install a bronze plaque honoring John Sorrell, a Fayette County resident who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, thanks to a $5,414 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of La Grange.
The Community Grant, along with $1,353 in matching funds from the DAR Chapter, will enable the organization to install the 30"x30" plaque on a post in the northeast corner of the Fayette County Courthouse grounds near memorials that honor Fayette County veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
The marker will help educate residents and visitors about John Sorrell, a local resident who served in the Revolutionary War while also celebrating the 250th anniversary or semi quincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Plaque is part of the DAR America 250 Patriots Marker project, an initiative to honor the courage and sacrifice of men and women who fought for American Independence. By creating a coast to coast network of Patriot Markers, the project seeks to preserve the memory of those who contributed to the founding of the United States.
One of the key missions of the DAR is to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism, DAR Regent Carolyn Caflisch said this project reflects all three by honoring the legacy of John Sorrell and inspiring others to learn more about American History.
The Smith-McMillan DAR Chapter plans to unveil the marker on July 4th,2026, in conjunction with celebrations of both Fayette County and the nations independence. The plaque will remain accessible to the public year-round.