Historical Marker
Frances E. Beauchamp (1857-1923)
Historical marker location:
Richmond, Kentucky
( 380 Big Hill Ave., Richmond)
This Madison Co. native spearheaded the antiliquor crusade in Ky. and was a leading figure in temperance movement nationwide. A protegee of famed Frances E. Willard, Beauchamp lectured on dry cause throughout the country. Among other causes she championed were prison reform and woman suffrage.