Historical Marker
Ben Marshall Baker
Historical marker location:
722 Jackson Street, Columbus, Texas
( 722 Baker St., Columbus)
Marker installed: 1973
(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.