Emma Guy Cromwell
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A historical marker near the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort commemorating Emma Guy Cromwell.
Waymark Code: WMC478
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2011
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Marker Number: 2167
County: Franklin
Location: 122 West State St., Frankfort
Description:
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.
(Reverse) A political pioneer, Cromwell encouraged women to follow her in “bla[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.
Marker Name: Emma Guy Cromwell
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2167
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Commission on Women
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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