History
Organizing Regent
Mrs. Jack Loftin Martin
Organizing Regent
Wharton Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, takes its name in honor of John Wharton Collins, a New Orleans merchant who bought 1,600 acres of land in the forks of the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya Rivers on May 16, 1813. Collins subdivided the area and called it "Division of St. John of Wharton" after his grandfather, John Wharton. The City Charter granted in 1816 by the State of Louisiana Legislature changed the name from Wharton to Covington in honor of General Leonard A. Covington, who was a hero of the War of 1812.
Today, Wharton Chapter, one of two NSDAR chapters in western St. Tammany Parish, remains a vital, growing, dedicated group of women who serve their nation and their communities in the areas of historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavor.
We are proud to have as an Associate member, Joy Cardinal, NSDAR Recording Secretary General!
Organizing Regent
Wharton Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, takes its name in honor of John Wharton Collins, a New Orleans merchant who bought 1,600 acres of land in the forks of the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya Rivers on May 16, 1813. Collins subdivided the area and called it "Division of St. John of Wharton" after his grandfather, John Wharton. The City Charter granted in 1816 by the State of Louisiana Legislature changed the name from Wharton to Covington in honor of General Leonard A. Covington, who was a hero of the War of 1812.
Today, Wharton Chapter, one of two NSDAR chapters in western St. Tammany Parish, remains a vital, growing, dedicated group of women who serve their nation and their communities in the areas of historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavor.
We are proud to have as an Associate member, Joy Cardinal, NSDAR Recording Secretary General!
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