Ben Marshall Baker (1837 - 1907)
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Marker Text: Influential owner-editor of "Colorado Citizens," whch he and brothers, Hicks and James, founded in 1857. All joined Confederate Army in Civil War; Hicks was killed. In ill Health, James moved away. Ben published "Citizens," 1873-1907. This was his home. Widow Virginia (Cunningham) lived here until 1916. (1973)
Marker No: 281
Aluminum 14 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.702656, -96.543480
Location: 722 Jackson Street, Columbus
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