This timeline will explore Annie Turnbo Malone's physical relocations throughout her life, and how these moves contributed to her growing success.
Born in Metropolis, Illinois
August 9, 1877
Annie Minerva Turnbo was born in Metropolis, Illinois.
Moved to Peoria, Illinois
Late 1880s - Early 1890s
Annie was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her aunt in Peoria, Illinois.
Moved to Lovejoy, Illinois
Early 1900s
Annie began developing and selling her own hair care products directly to consumers through door-to-door sales.
Moving to St. Louis, Missouri
1902
Annie moved to St. Louis, Missouri, a larger city with a larger African American population, to expand her business.
Relocated to Chicago, Illinois
Late 1920s- Early 1930s
After a highly publicized divorce and legal battles over property and business assets significantly impacted the Poro Company's financial stability and reputation, Annie Malone relocated to Chicago, IL.
