The Gen. John Archer Elmore Chapter was formed in 2007 to serve the River Region of Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery Counties, as well as surrounding counties. Since our founding, the Gen. John Archer Elmore Chapter has been active on the local, state and national level. Whether we are sponsoring poster contests in our elementary schools, or marking the grave of a Revolutionary War Veteran, or ringing our bell during the 4th of July parade, or dispatching our Color Guard to various local events, we offer many opportunities to serve our community and educate the public about the sacrifices made by our ancestors to form and nurture the United States of America.

The Chapter is named in honor of General John Archer Elmore who served as a military officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. General Elmore was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on 21 August 1762 to Archelaus Elmore and Susannah Morris. He joined the Continental Army while still a youth and served in the Virginia Line under Nathanael Greene. Elmore was with Green in his tour through the Carolinas and was present at the Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

After the war, he settled in Laurens District, South Carolina, where he was elected to the State Legislature. In 1819, he moved to Autauga, Alabama, where he was again elected as a State Legislator and served there until his death in 1834. Autauga was renamed Elmore County in his honor.