Annie White Baxter

"Annie White Baxter is remembered as a political trailblazer not only for Missouri, but for U.S. history."

"Today, we honor her contributions to policy and the impact she had on Missouri’s rich history by commemorating her in our state capitol."

"At Carthage High School, where she graduated in 1882, she was said to be the most outspoken, most aggressive and most commanding person in her class."

"Her father was the operator of a Carthage furniture factory with a better than average income. Thus, Annie was accustomed to the good life, a gracious home and the admiration of her fellow students."