Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate
(1857-1923)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010
1. Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate Marker
Inscription.
Frances E. Beauchamp, also, Prohibition Advocate. Marker Front:
Frances E. Beauchamp (1857-1923). This Madison Co. native spearheaded the antiliquor crusade in Ky. and was a leading figure in temperance movement nationwide. A protegee of famed Frances E. Willard, Beauchamp lectured on dry cause throughout the country. Among other causes she championed were prison reform and woman suffrage. , Marker Reverse:
Prohibition Advocate. Frances Beauchamp was preeminent leader of dry cause in Kentucky. Pres. of Ky. Women's Christian Temperance Union from 1895 until her death in 1923. She served ten years as chairman of state Prohibition party at a time when women were denied the vote. Largely through Beauchamp's efforts, a prohibition amendment to Kentucky constitution was adopted in 1919.
Marker Front:
Frances E. Beauchamp
(1857-1923)
This Madison Co. native spearheaded the antiliquor crusade in Ky. and was a leading figure in temperance movement nationwide. A protegee of famed Frances E. Willard, Beauchamp lectured on dry cause throughout the country. Among other causes she championed were prison reform and woman suffrage.
Marker Reverse:
Prohibition Advocate
Frances Beauchamp was preeminent leader of dry cause in Kentucky. Pres. of Ky. Women's Christian Temperance Union from 1895 until her death in 1923. She served ten years as chairman of state Prohibition party at a time when women were denied the vote. Largely through Beauchamp's efforts, a prohibition amendment to Kentucky constitution was adopted in 1919.
Erected 1990 by Kentucky Historical Society/Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1872.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 37° 44.907′ N, 84° 17.832′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. Marker is on
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West Main Street close to Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010
3. Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010
4. First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.