Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Emma Guy Cromwell
1865-1952
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
1. Emma Guy Cromwell Marker
The first woman in Kentucky elected to statewide office, Cromwell was elected sec. of state in 1923. She held many political positions during a long career. Chosen state librarian in 1896 by legislature; was elected treasurer in 1927. Served as dir. of state parks, dir. of archives & state librarian. Over.
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A political pioneer, Cromwell encouraged women to follow her in “blaz[ing] a trail for a new day for women when they can stand side by side with men in governing our great country.” She called Simpson, Allen, and Warren counties “home” but lived her adult life in Frankfort, where she died, July 19,1952.
Presented by the Kentucky Commission on Women.
Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2167.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1785.
Location. 38° 11.307′ N, 84° 52.564′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Frankfort Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherry Blossom Tree (about 300 feet away); Frankfort Chosen As Capital (about 500 feet away); New Capitol (about 500 feet away); The Kentucky State Capitol Building (about 600 feet away); Kentucky's Executive Mansion (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
2. Emma Guy Cromwell Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 30, 2012
3. W State St (facing west)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
