Butler County will display one of 250 Patriot Markers the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is placing across the United States.

Carol Kristofek of the General Richard Butler chapter of the DAR told the county commissioners at their Wednesday meeting that the official marker will commemorate and raise awareness about the courage and sacrifices of the men who fought in the American Revolution.

She said in 1800, when Butler County was founded, 200 Revolutionary War soldiers settled in the county.

The text on the marker will read “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.”

The marker will be donated by the General Richard Butler DAR; Christopher Gist Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; and Elizabeth McKinney Society, Children of the American Revolution.

The marker will include the names of all three donor groups along with the tribute to Revolutionary War soldiers.

The commissioners said the marker likely will be placed in the lawn at the county courthouse on Main Street.

Kristofek said now that the commissioners approved the marker, the DAR will apply for it from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

The marker will be a 30-by-30-inch cap mounted bronze plaque on a 3-inch-by-8-foot post. The height of the marker, once installed, will be 7 feet, according to agreement documents.

County workers will install the marker under the supervision of the donors, and the county will maintain it.