The new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker recently unveiled and dedicated in Springfield honors attorney Caroline Burnham Kilgore, the first woman to practice law in Pennsylvania, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. 

Born in 1838, Kilgore was a trailblazer and legal scholar. She fought for 14 years to achieve her right to attend law school, take the bar exam, and practice in the state courts. 

In addition to becoming Pennsylvania’s first female attorney, Kilgore was also the first woman to be admitted to the bar in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the first woman admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Prior to the marker unveiling, a short ceremony was held, with the star of the day being Delaware County resident Robyn Young, known as “The Marker Lady.” This is her 25th Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission marker. 

Young said her passion for bringing recognition to important people in Pennsylvania is a hobby. 

“I want to get more women recognized,” she said. “I research my subjects and submit about three nominations a year and usually get at least one approved.” 

Read more about Caroline Burnham Kilgore getting a historical marker in the Daily Times. 

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