. Near the outside patio area on the south face of the building is a plaque that is dedicated to Mary Desha that states, “Mary Desha, one of four founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1890, taught public school here, 1875-85. Designer of society’s seal. Taught in Alaska schools, returned to Washington, successfully advocated reforms. Granddaughter of Joseph Desha, Kentucky’s tenth governor. Born, Lexington, 1850. Died, Washington, 1911. Buried, Lexington Cemetery”.