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.
Marker is on Kentucky Ave. just east of S. 2nd Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
