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(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.
Ben Marshall Baker is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7032, -96.5437 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is William B. DeWees (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dilue Rose Harris, Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House, and Tait, Charles William, Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089000281. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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