Ann I. Baker / Ann I. Baker (1873 - 1931)
Ann I. Baker
Ann Baker had idea for professional women's club in Paducah. Business Women's Club held first meeting, Sept. 1920, chartered Oct. 1920. Name changed to Paducah Business and Professional Women. Baker also served as first president of Ky. Federation of BPW. She was generous contributor to charitable and welfare Institutions.
Ann I. Baker (1873 - 1931)
Born in Kansas, Ann Baker came to Paducah in 1899 to work for her father, Henry Baker, at Ayer~Lord Tie Co. (railroad Crossties). She retired from there, 1930. Marine Ways named a boat, A.I. Baker, for her.
Organized Paducah Business and Professional Women's Club, 1920.
Baker was elected president and served three years in that office.
Presented by Paducah BPW Club.
Erected 2004 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2137.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 37° 5.216′ N, 88° 35.67′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rotary Club of Paducah / "Service Above Self" (a few steps from this marker); Second Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Horse Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of Paducah (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The "A" Boom in Paducah (about 300 feet away); Dawn of the Atomic Age (about 300 feet away); The Pilothouse (about 300 feet away); Welcome to the Atomic City (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
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