Details for Ben Marshall Baker
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5089000281
Data
| Marker Number | 281 |
| Atlas Number | 5089000281 |
| Marker Title | Ben Marshall Baker |
| Index Entry | Baker, Ben Marshall |
| Address | 722 Jackson Street |
| City | Columbus |
| County | Colorado |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 737666 |
| UTM Northing | 3288367 |
| Subject Codes | journalists; communications; Civil War |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 722 Baker St., Columbus |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (1837-1907) 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. |