Historical Marker
Homesite of Fannie Baker Darden
Historical marker location:
726 Walnut, Columbus, Texas
( 726 Walnut, Columbus)
Marker installed: 1973
(1829-1890)
Known as "Poet Laureate of Columbus." Daughter of Texas War for Independence hero, Gen. Mosely Baker, and his wife Eliza; married attorney W. J. Darden, Jan 26, 1847; had two sons. Moved here, 1852. Taught art at Colorado College. Wrote for Columbus, Galveston, Houston, New Orleans newspaper.