Elizabeth Kee
N 37° 16.023 W 081° 13.313
17S E 480326 N 4124520
This historic marker is located on the grounds of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Bluefeld, West Virginia
Waymark Code: WM1JVN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2007
Views: 71
Elizabeth Kee was the first woman elected to Congress from the State of West Virginia. This historic marker stands on the grounds of the Elizabeth Kee Federal Courthouse in downtown Bluefield, West Virgnia.
The text of the historic marker reads:
"The first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia. Born as Maude Etta Simpkins on June 7, 1895, she married Bluefield lawyer John Kee, who served in congress, 1932-1951. Employed 18 years as his secretary; elected to complete his term in 1951; re-elected to six terms; retired, 1964. Noted for service to constituents and passage of 1962 Accelerated Public Works Act. Died February 15, 1975."
Marker Title: Elizabeth Kee
Marker Location: Bland Street at High Street (Federal Courthouse grounds)
County or Independent City: Bluefield (Mercer County)
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Archives and History - 2005
Marker Number: Not listed
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