Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ben Marshall Baker

(1837-1907)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Ben Marshall Baker Marker

Inscription. Influential owner-editor of "Colorado Citizen", which 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 "Citizen", 1873-1907. This was his home. Widow Virginia (Cunningham) lived here until 1916.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 281.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 29° 42.192′ N, 96° 32.626′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. It is on Jackson Street west of Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 722 Jackson Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Demetris Lacey (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bartels-Wirtz House (about 600 feet away); William B. DeWees (about 700 feet away); Dilue Rose Harris (about 700 feet away); Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914) (about 700 feet away); Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House (about 700 feet away); Texas and the Struggle for Independence (about 800 feet away); Abram Alley Log Cabin (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

The view of the Ben Marshall Baker Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The view of the Ben Marshall Baker Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.